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| − | '''Jeb Eddy''' is an anti-[[George W. Bush |Bush]] protester from [[California]] noted by the [[media]] for his "I'm a Republican and ASHAMED of this GOP!" sign.<ref name="opinion">[http://www.opinioneditorials.com/guestcontributors/fsalvato_20050930.html "Indictment of Tom Delay and Jeb Eddy"]</ref> He became an overnight sensation on [[liberal]] websites such as [[Daily Kos]] and [[Democratic Underground]]. However, his claim of being a registered [[Republican]] came under doubt when [[Conservative Underground]] forum member "Crockspot" uncovered Eddy's ties and donations to the [[Democratic Party]]. Going as far back as 1998, well before President Bush took office, Eddy and his wife were found to have consistently donated to the [[Democratic National Committee]] and [[John Kerry]].<ref>http://www.newsmeat.com/fec/bystate_detail.php?st=&zip=94301&last=EDDY&first=JEB</ref> This story exploded when it was picked up by Wizbang! and other conservative blogs and bloggers.<ref name="opinion" /> | + | '''Jeb Eddy''' is an anti-[[George W. Bush|Bush]] protester from [[California]] noted by the [[media]] for his "I'm a Republican and ASHAMED of this GOP!" sign.<ref name="opinion">[http://www.opinioneditorials.com/guestcontributors/fsalvato_20050930.html "Indictment of Tom Delay and Jeb Eddy"]</ref> He became an overnight sensation on [[liberal]] websites such as [[Daily Kos]] and [[Democratic Underground]]. However, his claim of being a registered [[Republican]] came under doubt when [[Conservative Underground]] forum member "Crockspot" uncovered Eddy's ties and donations to the [[Democratic Party]]. Going as far back as 1998, well before President Bush took office, Eddy and his wife were found to have consistently donated to the [[Democratic National Committee]] and [[John Kerry]].<ref>http://www.newsmeat.com/fec/bystate_detail.php?st=&zip=94301&last=EDDY&first=JEB</ref> This story exploded when it was picked up by Wizbang! and other conservative blogs and bloggers.<ref name="opinion" /> |
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Latest revision as of 14:36, July 13, 2016
Jeb Eddy is an anti-Bush protester from California noted by the media for his "I'm a Republican and ASHAMED of this GOP!" sign.[1] He became an overnight sensation on liberal websites such as Daily Kos and Democratic Underground. However, his claim of being a registered Republican came under doubt when Conservative Underground forum member "Crockspot" uncovered Eddy's ties and donations to the Democratic Party. Going as far back as 1998, well before President Bush took office, Eddy and his wife were found to have consistently donated to the Democratic National Committee and John Kerry.[2] This story exploded when it was picked up by Wizbang! and other conservative blogs and bloggers.[1]