Shocking revelation that for a mere $500 you can buy the attention of Conservative Party movers and shakers.
Friends of Government House leader John Baird are advertising a $500-per-head fundraiser next month in which guests will be able to rub elbows with "numerous Conservative Party of Canada Ministers." An emailed invitation circulating last week stated the Feb. 9 event in Ottawa is already 50 per cent sold out after just 11 days — adding in bold face it is necessary because, "In all likelihood a Federal Election will be called in 2011.
As recently as Oct. 28, Conservatives were railing in the House of Commons about Liberals "selling access" to Leader Michael Ignatieff in a similar fundraising scheme that targeted female donors.
link: $500-per-head fundraiser for Conservative House leader touts cabinet guests - Winnipeg Free Press
Presumably, this is different because Baird isn't attempting to attract women to his soiréeˆ. 'natch Or just another case of "it's OK if we do it but not OK for anyone else". Something like the $45 million in illegal campaign spending.
