Why did Obama’s cronies in Ohio illegally search Joe the Plumber’s records?
By admin on Apr 13, 2009 in Politics
Ohio Inspector General Tom Charles said his office is now looking at a half-dozen agencies that accessed state records on Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher.
The Beacon Journal has learned that, in addition to the Department of Job and Family Services, two other state offices — the Ohio Department of Taxation and Ohio Attorney General Nancy Rogers — conducted database searches of Joe the Plumber.
John Kohlstrand, a taxation department spokesman, said he is prohibited from talking about individual taxpayers, but he confirmed that the databases were checked.
Kohlstrand said that the AG’s office wanted access to the records so they could turn over to the national media lien information that was a public record in Lucas County. He said the national media did not have reporters in Toledo, so the attorney general’s office was helping them out with public records.
LOL at Dems making excuses. It is not standard procedure and there is a criminal investigation underway. FACT.
The inspector general began investigating after news reports surfaced that Helen Jones-Kelley, director of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, ordered her agency to conduct background checks on Joe the Plumber.
Jones-Kelley had donated even more than allowed to Obama under Federal law. She is now under suspension.
Liberals here are still defending this?
wow.
On Apr 14, 2009, Teekno said:
Because, for some, winning an election is more important than the civil rights of an American citizen.
On Apr 16, 2009, censorshipoffools said:
same reason they search but could not find fake birth records. did you try looking under the bush and dick Vietnam war records or bushes drunk driving records?
On Apr 18, 2009, Sqweegee said:
How do you think he became Senator to begin with?
On Apr 19, 2009, My Facts Are Supported by Theory said:
This is what Democrats do, as snakes bite,
On Apr 22, 2009, enter name here said:
Because they were threatened by the nobody from nowhereville, oh… and I came from near there.. and it is nowhereville..
rander10: that accusation of Joe being McCain’s father’s brother’s nephew’s cousin’s former roommate was actually concocted by the same people that posed as a senior aide to the McCain camp stating that Palin didn’t know what NAFTA is or that Africa is a Continent…=&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1226696813-TM1vvatwYhw6R5Jj+ID5rA&oref=slogin
On Apr 23, 2009, Non Al Coholic said:
That is what the Dems do and then cry like a baby when someone does real & legal research into their candidates.
On Apr 26, 2009, StereotypeMeBecauseYouKnow said:
Because he is for Change. They can search out a plumber, but don’t you dare spy on a possible terrorist.
On Apr 28, 2009, andy42s said:
so he could make make himself look good by making Joe and John McCain look bad
On May 1, 2009, Zettey said:
if its a matter of public record, then I’m pretty sure anyone can access it.
On May 2, 2009, rander1049 said:
I’m curious about how you determined it was illegal.
But I believe enough people were listening to him that folks needed to find out if he was a McCain plant on some obscure payroll.
On May 3, 2009, davidmi711 said:
It is not illegal for a government agency to search it’s own records. Additionally, the AG has indicated that it was proper as it would be an embarrassment to the state if it was latter found that a local celebrity owed the state money. The AG indicated it was standard procedure.
On May 4, 2009, Chris I said:
It wasn’t illegal! Tax records are public record…anyone can check into them…the person who said they are prohibited to talk about Joe the plumber is telling you it is against policy for them to talk about someone but it is not illegal for someone to look up if they want to do so…
Sorry, not illegal activity there!
On May 4, 2009, Phil M said:
They weren’t “Obama’s cronies” they were most likely party-whores.
Why? Because our two political parties are corrupt.
On May 8, 2009, Princess said:
well then maybe these measures didn’t have to be taken if Bush would have never hired Joe the Plumber! That’s right I said it!!
On May 10, 2009, krollohare2 said:
Nazis. Geez! If what is said in the question is true, then it proves to me that Obama’s supporters are much, much worse than Bush’s people by a furlong.
On May 10, 2009, Griggnax said:
First, show your proof where those people were “Obama’s cronies”. Maybe they were McCain supporters trying to make so-called “Joe” more believable?
Second, how is accessing public records “illegal”.
Sorry, you fail.
TOS answer: Because Joe the Plumber is a public figure shilling for the Repubs. When McCain mentioned his name over 12 times during the final debate, enough people started asking, “who is this Joe, and why does McCain keep mentioning him”?
On May 13, 2009, RipHimToShreds said:
Where is your evidence that these state departments are “Obama’s cronies?”
Or did you just add that part for a fun little twist?
On May 14, 2009, Tobias Maximus said:
It’s not illegal since those are public records. That’s what happens when you’re an implant for a pathetic party…..
On May 16, 2009, The Planet said:
No, all the information that was gathered on Joe the Plumber was easily obtained from public records—his police record, the delinquent tax lists, licensing, divorces, etc., etc. It’s the law that this kind of stuff is kept public.
McCain was sloppy not to have vetted the guy before bringing him up in the debate, by name no less. This just isn’t done by politicians anymore, not to vet someone they set up as an example to make a point in a speech, etc.
On May 17, 2009, Elway_the_Cat said:
When you don’t pay your taxes doesn’t that pretty much offer you up for all sorts of examination? Maybe Joe the Fake Plumber with no license should pay his taxes, then they might stay out of his private business.
And come to think of it, it seems to just be your opinion that what transpired was illegal. An investigation doesn’t automatically add up to illegal activities. Investigations also clear people from wrongdoing.
EDIT:
And you’re still acting like the investigation is over and confirmation of illegal activity is a done deal?
wow
On May 18, 2009, el perverto said:
it’s not illegal to wire tape his phone or water bored him but to look at public records is illegal. i just don’t get you republicans.
On May 21, 2009, dennis w said:
some people with power would do anything to get it to their side .and then happens unfortunately on either side .it sure seem the democrats were more at it then the republicans