NRSC Supports O'Donnell: Mitt Romney Endorses Christine O'Donnell

Breaking news - Mitt Romney will support Christine O'Donnell for the Senate seat once held by Joe Biden. Senator John Cornyn now says the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) will support O'Donnell with the maximum donation of  $42,000.00.

Christine O'Donnell

If you are not familiar with this story, O'Donnell, a Republican, challenged sitting Republican U.S. Congressman Mike Castle for the Delaware Senate seat. The NRSC supported Castle - the voters in Delaware did not.

After O'Donnell won the primary last night, the NRSC said they would NOT support O'Donnell's campaign, but after hearing from "the people," has apparently done a 360. The question now is, will they support O'Donnell only by donating the maximum legal dollars, without actually being a high-profile support of her campaign?

Posted by Maggie @ Maggie's Notebook

Keith Carter Sues NRSC: National Republican Senatorial Committee Racist?

Keith Carter worked for the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) since 1995. He was fired in July 2010, has filed a lawsuit and is charging racism.

The lawsuit names Executive Director Rob Jesmer, Chief Counsel Sean Cairncross and Chief Financial Officer Jay Banning:

Carter, who is black, said he was referred to as “boy” and forced to clean up the feces of dogs white employees had brought to work.

He filed a lawsuit in D.C. Superior Court on Monday.

Brian Walsh, a spokesman for the NRSC, disputed the charges.

“This is an unfortunate action taken by a disgruntled former employee,” said Walsh. “The suit is meritless, and we look forward to its resolution.”

Carter was hired as a building engineer. He managed "the building" and says he was "often invited to participate in management meetings." He says his good relationship with NRSC ended in 2009, as he was "stripped of his supervisory responsibility and ordered to perform menial tasks."

The NRSC termination letter said Carter did not obey instructions, left work early and smoked in the basement:

Carter claims that when one Republican official asked him and his co-worker to do a job, he would often say: “Boys, we need you to … ”

Carter alleges he was instructed to clean up trash after political events, a task not previously included in his job description.

The complaint also states that Carter “was instructed to clean dog waste that other employees (who regularly bring their dogs to work) neglected to pick up.”

Carter said he was not allowed to remind the white employees to pick up after their own dogs.

Carter also claims he was “berated and cursed at” when he explained that he could not immediately fulfill a request to expand the political director’s office. Carter said he told a senior committee official the wall could not be moved without consultation with an electrician.

The complaint alleges the senior official who berated Carter “does not speak to any of the other white employees of the NRSC in this manner.”

The NRSC now has one Black employee. The article does not say who is paying Carter's attorney or if the ACLU is involved.

Jeb Bush: Crist Decision Not About Principle or Policy: Charlie Crist as Disingenuous as EVAH

Crist was never one to demigogue, he says, right after he thanks his "God." Crist believes he is the people's choice and that is why he is switching parties to be an Independent - from the Republican party that was just swell not too long ago.  Saying he will be with "you," - his supporters for EVAH, we see that whatever the issue might be, Crist will jump the fence to do it, if it will further his career. And by the way, he is talking to his "Father" much more these days, he said - and he didn't mean his biological father.

After Crist's announcement that he was moving to the Independent Party, his predecessor, Jeb Bush said this:

I am not surprised. This decision is not about policy or principles. It is about what he believes is his political self-interest.

Harsh, harsh...good for Jeb speaking truth to power.

About those Republicans who supported him when he was a Republican,  but now want their money back, The Lonely Conservative says Crist is offering "pro-rated refunds." How about the money the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) gave him after jumping-the-gun and endorsing him immediately?  Perhaps they'll get the message when their donations dry up.

Charlie Crist on Becoming an Independent

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John Cornyn Still Supports Charlie Crist: Marco Rubio Out Raises Crist $3.6M to $1.1M:

Marco Rubio out-raised Charlie Crist in the first quarter of 2010 by $2.5 million. Crist began his fundraising efforts in the second quarter of 2009 raising $4.4 million. It was downhill from there. In the third quarter Crist brought in only half of the previous quarter - $2.5 million. By the fourth quarter, Rubio was close, raising $1.76 million to to Crist's $2.1 million. By the end of March 2010 Rubio's coffers were plush with $3.6 million to Crist's $1.1 million. But it makes no difference that Floridians can clearly distinguish a Conservative from a RINO - Senator John Cornyn and his committee of "Senatorial pickers" still support Crist.

Marco Rubio

Once again, can't help but think how misguided the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) can be, as they endorsed Crist practically before he was even running, and unfortunately continue to follow the error of their ways. NRSC chairman, Sen. John Cornyn said he is "honor-bound to leave it as it is." So Rubio joins other worthy and conservative candidates without support from their own Party.

From The Daily Caller:

Last Spring, the NRSC threw its support behind Crist...Cornyn defended the endorsement as "selfish." After meeting with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, who opted out of running for the seat, he said Crist was seen as "the ideal candidate" because he's a good fundraiser."

Florida Republicans passed controversial education reform which ends teacher tenure, and will pay teachers according to the achievement of their students - known as "merit pay."  Florida teachers are not happy about it and they are pressuring Crist to veto the bill. Crist said no other issue has put as much pressure on him as this bill, passed by his own party. Early-on he supported the bill. Now he's not sure. He has to make a decision by Friday April 16th.

Crist said one of the most important things a public servant can do is "listen." He is listening, he says. The question is always, to whom are you listening? The people who want to clean up the schools, and want their children to learn, or the powerful Teacher's Union?

Jeb Bush has endorsed Marco Rubio "kinda-sorta." Some are theorizing that if Jeb comes out and publicly endorses Crist, Crist will let the bill pass. If not, then he vetoes the bill. This is a stellar reminder of why we do not want Floridians to send Charlie Crist to the U.S. Senate. His vote is always up for sale.

Rubio still trails Crist in total fundraising some $6.9 million to $10.1 million, so keep the funds rolling-in to Rubio.  He will need it as we draw nearer to November. For some biographical background on Rubio, read this.