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  1. 09-13-2012 06:07 AM #1
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    Default Mitch McConnell hires Jesse Benton to run his 2014 re-election bid

    McConnell hires campaign aide to Ron and Rand Paul

    By MANU RAJU | 9/13/12 7:40 AM EDT

    Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has hired a loyal aide to Rep. Ron Paul and fellow Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul to run his 2014 reelection bid -- the latest sign of how the wily leader is already preparing to head off any tea party insurgency and Democratic challenge.

    McConnell announced Thursday that he's hired Jesse Benton, who led both Ron Paul's 2012 presidential campaign and Rand Paul's 2010 Senate campaign, to run his reelection bid for a sixth term.

    "We're committed to running a presidential-level campaign in Kentucky and that starts with a presidential campaign manager," McConnell said. "Jesse is literally the best in the business at building and organizing conservative grassroots movements and I'm thrilled he's chosen to return to Kentucky to lead my campaign."

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  • 09-13-2012 06:15 AM #2
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    this is a startling development indeed.
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    McConnell said, "Jesse is literally the best in the business at building and organizing conservative grassroots movements and I'm thrilled he's chosen to return to Kentucky to lead my campaign."

    Ah, but will McConnell draw any grassroots to organize?
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    I'm sorry, but ROFLMAO.
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    Quote Originally Posted by acptulsa View Post
    McConnell said, "Jesse is literally the best in the business at building and organizing conservative grassroots movements and I'm thrilled he's chosen to return to Kentucky to lead my campaign."

    Ah, but will McConnell draw any grassroots to organize?
    I guess McConnel didn't get Benton's memo. Benton is done with grassroots.

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    Quote Originally Posted by acptulsa View Post
    McConnell said, "Jesse is literally the best in the business at building and organizing conservative grassroots movements and I'm thrilled he's chosen to return to Kentucky to lead my campaign."
    For Real? HHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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    Well, this certainly gives us a great opportunity to primary McConnell.

    I swear to God - I checked to be sure that wasn't satire.

    McConnell said, "Jesse is literally the best in the business at building and organizing conservative grassroots movements and I'm thrilled he's chosen to return to Kentucky to lead my campaign."
    Yeah, and the guy who was in charge of the 2008 fundraising effort was an expert in money bombs, too. ROTFL!

    2014, then over to Rand's campaign. I'm going to take a shower, because I feel icky.
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    W-T-F...
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    W-T-F...

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    Wow.... Speechless...
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