Bennett: (McCain had) no violation of any Senate rules, of any laws, of any ethical standards (in Keating)
Source: http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/News/PressReleases/3b02e8d1-0a08-4399-a43a-54e9b68e7bbf.htm
Robert Bennett
Interview On XM Radio
October 6, 2008
Robert Bennett: "Senator McCain and the reason that we recommended he be exonerated, that I as counsel recommended, that I want to emphasize is a matter of public record was that when he learned that there had been a criminal referral of Keating to the Justice Department he pulled back and he didn't do anything for Keating and he got in a big fight with Keating. He called him a wimp, which of course did not make John McCain happy. ...
"So, you know based on all of the evidence, I concluded that there was no violation of any Senate rules, of any laws, of any ethical standards, and that's, you know, that's all I can really tell you. Unfortunately, he was kept in the case, as was Senator Glenn, because the chairman of the committee at the time, Howell Heflin did not want to proceed with only Democrats -- now I should add I'm a Democrat, but when you have a job like that, you call it straight. So he was subject to I think it was either 26 or 28 days of public hearings." ...
Host: "When I hear you talk like this, it sounds like there's not a lot of meat there."
Bennett: "Well I certainly don't think so. But you know, I try not to be partisan here."
Listen To Robert Bennett
Democratic Counsel Robert Bennett on John McCain and Keating Five: ‘Pure Politics’
Source: http://getdrunkandvote4mccain.com/archive/lawyer-denounces-obamas-keating-5-ad
A press release from Robert Bennett, the (Democrat) special council in the “Keating Five” investigation:
MEDIA ADVISORY, October 6 /Standard Newswire/ — The following is democratic counsel Robert Bennett on John McCain and Keating Five: ‘Pure Politics’:
In The Ring: The Trials Of A Washington Lawyer,
By Robert S. Bennett
Random House, 2008
Pgs. 133 134
“At the completion of my investigation, I filed my report with the committee. I recommended that no further action be taken against Senators McCain and Glenn principally because once they learned that there was a criminal referral, they stopped aggressively doing Keating’s bidding with the regulators.”
“After reviewing my report, the committee voted on October 23, 1990, to hold a public adjudicatory fact-finding hearing in the matter as to all five senators. This was perhaps the first time the recommendation of a special counsel not to charge a senator was rejected. This was pure politics as the Democrats on the committee did not want to cut McCain loose so that only Democrats would remain in the proceedings. If Senator McCain was not going to be cut loose, in retaliation the Republicans were going to keep Senator Glenn in the proceedings. McCain was the victim of politics, and poor Glenn was held captive to the decision on McCain. So much for nonpartisanship.”
“Although the public airing of the factual details helped confirm why Senators McCain and Glenn should be exonerated of ethics charges, it hurt DeConcini, Cranston, and Riegle.”
FLASHBACK: Two Former Democrat Senators “Hurt” By Keating Affair Have Endorsed Barack Obama
In April 2008, Former Sen. Don Riegle Endorsed Barack Obama. “Today, Former United States Senator Don Riegle endorsed Barack Obama, citing his ability to unite Americans and bring real change for middle class families and workers. Former Senator Riegle said, ‘Barack Obama has the vision, intellect, and strength of character to best unite and lead our country at this critical time.’ Senator Obama said, ‘I’m grateful today to have the support of former Senator Riegle, who for decades served the people of Michigan and fought to make life better for working families across the state. He opposed policies that stood in the way of progress for our economy, and worked to give our veterans the respect and fair treatment they deserve. I’m proud to have his support today as we continue to build our movement for change and unite people from all walks of life in this campaign.’ Riegle represented Michigan in the United States Senate for 18 years (1977 - 1994) and as a Member of the United States House of Representatives for ten years (1967 to 1976).” (Obama For America, “Former Senator Don Riegle Endorses Barack Obama,” Press Release, 4/19/08)
Link: http://www.barackobama.com/2008/04/19/former_senator_don_riegle_endo.php
In February 2008, Former Sen. Dennis DeConcini (D-AZ) Endorsed Barack Obama. “Two prominent former Arizona officeholders are splitting their support in the Democratic presidential race. Former U.S. Sen. Dennis DeConcini on Thursday endorsed Barack Obama while former state Superintendent of Public Instruction Carolyn Warner announced her support for Hillary Rodham Clinton. DeConcini is a former three-term senator who left office in 1995. He said he’s deeply impressed with Obama’s capability and political skills.” (”DeConcini Backs Obama, Warner Favors Clinton,” The Associated Press, 2/1/08)
Of course when even a high profile Democrat like Bob Bennett issues a press release it is ignored if it goes against our one party media’s playbook.
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