IRS Leaked info On Conservative Groups To Help Democrats Win In 2012

[mudwhistle]

It appears the IRS was doing opposition research for Democrats last year.




IRS released confidential info on conservative groups to ProPublica


By Josh Hicks, *Published: TUESDAY, MAY 14, 6:00 AM ET
* * *


ProPublica on Monday reported that the same IRS division that targeted conservative groups for special scrutiny during the 2012 election cycle provided the investigative-reporting organization with confidential applications for tax-exempt status.
That revelation contradicts previous statements from the agency and may represent a violation of federal guidelines. Lois G. Lerner, who heads the IRS sector that reviews tax-exemption applications, told a congressional oversight committee in April 2012 that IRS code prohibited the agency from providing information about groups that had not yet been approved.

Reps. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, and Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) had asked Lerner in March 2012 to provide a list of all organizations that the IRS had subjected to special scrutiny.


Washington Post

 

[buckeye45_73]

yep, but it was an accident......liberals never do anything wrong....it's Rush Limbaugh and those damn republicans.....they're still mad they dont have slaves

 

[bodecea]

It appears the IRS was doing opposition research for Democrats last year.




IRS released confidential info on conservative groups to ProPublica


By Josh Hicks, *Published: TUESDAY, MAY 14, 6:00 AM ET
* * *


ProPublica on Monday reported that the same IRS division that targeted conservative groups for special scrutiny during the 2012 election cycle provided the investigative-reporting organization with confidential applications for tax-exempt status.
That revelation contradicts previous statements from the agency and may represent a violation of federal guidelines. Lois G. Lerner, who heads the IRS sector that reviews tax-exemption applications, told a congressional oversight committee in April 2012 that IRS code prohibited the agency from providing information about groups that had not yet been approved.

Reps. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, and Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) had asked Lerner in March 2012 to provide a list of all organizations that the IRS had subjected to special scrutiny.


Washington Post

Not saying this is not true.....but what kind of info might the IRS have that can help in an election? I'm curious.

 

[edthecynic]

IRS Leaked info On Conservative Groups To Help Democrats Win In 2012
Washington Post

Where exactly in your link does it say that?

 

[The Breeze]

It just keeps getting better and better.

 

[WillowTree]

I'm certainly not opposed to impeachment.

 

[NLT]

It appears the IRS was doing opposition research for Democrats last year.




IRS released confidential info on conservative groups to ProPublica


By Josh Hicks, *Published: TUESDAY, MAY 14, 6:00 AM ET
* * *


ProPublica on Monday reported that the same IRS division that targeted conservative groups for special scrutiny during the 2012 election cycle provided the investigative-reporting organization with confidential applications for tax-exempt status.
That revelation contradicts previous statements from the agency and may represent a violation of federal guidelines. Lois G. Lerner, who heads the IRS sector that reviews tax-exemption applications, told a congressional oversight committee in April 2012 that IRS code prohibited the agency from providing information about groups that had not yet been approved.

Reps. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, and Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) had asked Lerner in March 2012 to provide a list of all organizations that the IRS had subjected to special scrutiny.


Washington Post

Not saying this is not true.....but what kind of info might the IRS have that can help in an election? I'm curious.

The info identified conservative groups applying for Tax exempt status, this info was used by propublica (who btw is partially funded by George Soros) to write smear articles on the groups.

Btw way Bodey, no matter what the info was used for, it is against the code of the IRS to give out any information.

 

[edthecynic]

It appears the IRS was doing opposition research for Democrats last year.




IRS released confidential info on conservative groups to ProPublica


By Josh Hicks, *Published: TUESDAY, MAY 14, 6:00 AM ET
* * *


ProPublica on Monday reported that the same IRS division that targeted conservative groups for special scrutiny during the 2012 election cycle provided the investigative-reporting organization with confidential applications for tax-exempt status.
That revelation contradicts previous statements from the agency and may represent a violation of federal guidelines. Lois G. Lerner, who heads the IRS sector that reviews tax-exemption applications, told a congressional oversight committee in April 2012 that IRS code prohibited the agency from providing information about groups that had not yet been approved.

Reps. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, and Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) had asked Lerner in March 2012 to provide a list of all organizations that the IRS had subjected to special scrutiny.


Washington Post

Not saying this is not true.....but what kind of info might the IRS have that can help in an election? I'm curious.

Not only that, the link clearly says the IRS did not give the info to ProPublica until Nov 2012 and they didn't publish until Dec 2012, a little too late for the November elections!!! But the CON$ervoFascist Brotherhood will never let facts get in the way of a fake scandal!!!

 

[mudwhistle]

It appears the IRS was doing opposition research for Democrats last year.




IRS released confidential info on conservative groups to ProPublica


By Josh Hicks, *Published: TUESDAY, MAY 14, 6:00 AM ET
* * *


ProPublica on Monday reported that the same IRS division that targeted conservative groups for special scrutiny during the 2012 election cycle provided the investigative-reporting organization with confidential applications for tax-exempt status.
That revelation contradicts previous statements from the agency and may represent a violation of federal guidelines. Lois G. Lerner, who heads the IRS sector that reviews tax-exemption applications, told a congressional oversight committee in April 2012 that IRS code prohibited the agency from providing information about groups that had not yet been approved.

Reps. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, and Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) had asked Lerner in March 2012 to provide a list of all organizations that the IRS had subjected to special scrutiny.


Washington Post

Not saying this is not true.....but what kind of info might the IRS have that can help in an election? I'm curious.

The 11 page questionnaire asked these groups everything but their dick sizes. There was a wealth of information there including donors and how much they gave.

Propublica is a Soros organization btw.

 

[NLT]

It appears the IRS was doing opposition research for Democrats last year.




IRS released confidential info on conservative groups to ProPublica


By Josh Hicks, *Published: TUESDAY, MAY 14, 6:00 AM ET
* * *


ProPublica on Monday reported that the same IRS division that targeted conservative groups for special scrutiny during the 2012 election cycle provided the investigative-reporting organization with confidential applications for tax-exempt status.
That revelation contradicts previous statements from the agency and may represent a violation of federal guidelines. Lois G. Lerner, who heads the IRS sector that reviews tax-exemption applications, told a congressional oversight committee in April 2012 that IRS code prohibited the agency from providing information about groups that had not yet been approved.

Reps. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, and Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) had asked Lerner in March 2012 to provide a list of all organizations that the IRS had subjected to special scrutiny.


Washington Post

Not saying this is not true.....but what kind of info might the IRS have that can help in an election? I'm curious.

Not only that, the link clearly says the IRS did not give the info to ProPublica until Nov 2012 and they didn't publish until Dec 2012, a little too late for the November elections!!! But the CON$ervoFascist Brotherhood will never let facts get in the way of a fake scandal!!!

You libs just ignore the fact that IRS is not supposed to be giving out info period.

 

[edthecynic]

It appears the IRS was doing opposition research for Democrats last year.




IRS released confidential info on conservative groups to ProPublica


By Josh Hicks, *Published: TUESDAY, MAY 14, 6:00 AM ET
* * *


ProPublica on Monday reported that the same IRS division that targeted conservative groups for special scrutiny during the 2012 election cycle provided the investigative-reporting organization with confidential applications for tax-exempt status.
That revelation contradicts previous statements from the agency and may represent a violation of federal guidelines. Lois G. Lerner, who heads the IRS sector that reviews tax-exemption applications, told a congressional oversight committee in April 2012 that IRS code prohibited the agency from providing information about groups that had not yet been approved.

Reps. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, and Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) had asked Lerner in March 2012 to provide a list of all organizations that the IRS had subjected to special scrutiny.


Washington Post

Not saying this is not true.....but what kind of info might the IRS have that can help in an election? I'm curious.

The info identified conservative groups applying for Tax exempt status, this info was used by propublica (who btw is partially funded by George Soros) to write smear articles on the groups during the 2012 campain.

Btw way Bodey, no matter what the info was used for, it is against the code of the IRS to give out any information.

ProPublica first published the REDACTED info Dec 14, 2012. Only a Misinformation Voter would be STUPID enough to thing the 2012 campaign was still going on simply because their MessiahRushie told them it was still going on!

 

[RetiredGySgt]

Not saying this is not true.....but what kind of info might the IRS have that can help in an election? I'm curious.

The info identified conservative groups applying for Tax exempt status, this info was used by propublica (who btw is partially funded by George Soros) to write smear articles on the groups during the 2012 campain.

Btw way Bodey, no matter what the info was used for, it is against the code of the IRS to give out any information.

ProPublica first published the REDACTED info Dec 14, 2012. Only a Misinformation Voter would be STUPID enough to thing the 2012 campaign was still going on simply because their MessiahRushie told them it was still going on!

So breaking the law is ok as long as you don't mind right?

 

[edthecynic]

Not saying this is not true.....but what kind of info might the IRS have that can help in an election? I'm curious.

Not only that, the link clearly says the IRS did not give the info to ProPublica until Nov 2012 and they didn't publish until Dec 2012, a little too late for the November elections!!! But the CON$ervoFascist Brotherhood will never let facts get in the way of a fake scandal!!!

You libs just ignore the fact that IRS is not supposed to be giving out info period.

No, just pointing out how the Right-wing CON$ervoFascist Brotherhood always exaggerates things into full blown lies!

 

[candycorn]

So it affected the election even though it came out after election day? Hmmm...doesn't sound possible. Illegal yes...effected the election...no.

Next.

 

[NLT]

Not only that, the link clearly says the IRS did not give the info to ProPublica until Nov 2012 and they didn't publish until Dec 2012, a little too late for the November elections!!! But the CON$ervoFascist Brotherhood will never let facts get in the way of a fake scandal!!!

You libs just ignore the fact that IRS is not supposed to be giving out info period.

No, just pointing out how the Right-wing CON$ervoFascist Brotherhood always exaggerates things into full blown lies!

Just as your president and his whole administration does daily.

 

[Rinata]

Nothing ever changes around here. Keep digging, lunatics. This will fail like all of your other attempts to discredit the president.

 

[edthecynic]

The info identified conservative groups applying for Tax exempt status, this info was used by propublica (who btw is partially funded by George Soros) to write smear articles on the groups during the 2012 campain.

Btw way Bodey, no matter what the info was used for, it is against the code of the IRS to give out any information.

ProPublica first published the REDACTED info Dec 14, 2012. Only a Misinformation Voter would be STUPID enough to thing the 2012 campaign was still going on simply because their MessiahRushie told them it was still going on!

So breaking the law is ok as long as you don't mind right?

If breaking the law by the Bush appointed IRS director was enough, why did the Right have to exaggerate it into the info was used in the 2012 campaign when it wasn't?

 

[bodecea]

It appears the IRS was doing opposition research for Democrats last year.




IRS released confidential info on conservative groups to ProPublica


By Josh Hicks, *Published: TUESDAY, MAY 14, 6:00 AM ET
* * *


ProPublica on Monday reported that the same IRS division that targeted conservative groups for special scrutiny during the 2012 election cycle provided the investigative-reporting organization with confidential applications for tax-exempt status.
That revelation contradicts previous statements from the agency and may represent a violation of federal guidelines. Lois G. Lerner, who heads the IRS sector that reviews tax-exemption applications, told a congressional oversight committee in April 2012 that IRS code prohibited the agency from providing information about groups that had not yet been approved.

Reps. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, and Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) had asked Lerner in March 2012 to provide a list of all organizations that the IRS had subjected to special scrutiny.


Washington Post

Not saying this is not true.....but what kind of info might the IRS have that can help in an election? I'm curious.

The info identified conservative groups applying for Tax exempt status, this info was used by propublica (who btw is partially funded by George Soros) to write smear articles on the groups.

Btw way Bodey, no matter what the info was used for, it is against the code of the IRS to give out any information.

You are correct and if that is found to be the case, heads should certainly roll. I am NOT adverse to a little smack down on the IRS.

 

[martybegan]

ProPublica first published the REDACTED info Dec 14, 2012. Only a Misinformation Voter would be STUPID enough to thing the 2012 campaign was still going on simply because their MessiahRushie told them it was still going on!

So breaking the law is ok as long as you don't mind right?

If breaking the law by the Bush appointed IRS director was enough, why did the Right have to exaggerate it into the info was used in the 2012 campaign when it wasn't?

Maybe to watch hacks such as yourself try to defend it by saying "well at least it was AFTER the election!!!"

 

[mudwhistle]

It appears the IRS was doing opposition research for Democrats last year.




IRS released confidential info on conservative groups to ProPublica


By Josh Hicks, *Published: TUESDAY, MAY 14, 6:00 AM ET
* * *


ProPublica on Monday reported that the same IRS division that targeted conservative groups for special scrutiny during the 2012 election cycle provided the investigative-reporting organization with confidential applications for tax-exempt status.
That revelation contradicts previous statements from the agency and may represent a violation of federal guidelines. Lois G. Lerner, who heads the IRS sector that reviews tax-exemption applications, told a congressional oversight committee in April 2012 that IRS code prohibited the agency from providing information about groups that had not yet been approved.

Reps. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, and Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) had asked Lerner in March 2012 to provide a list of all organizations that the IRS had subjected to special scrutiny.


Washington Post

Not saying this is not true.....but what kind of info might the IRS have that can help in an election? I'm curious.

Not only that, the link clearly says the IRS did not give the info to ProPublica until Nov 2012 and they didn't publish until Dec 2012, a little too late for the November elections!!! But the CON$ervoFascist Brotherhood will never let facts get in the way of a fake scandal!!!

It says during the 2012 election cycle. ProPublica claims they didn't give it to them until Nov 2012.

Question:

Could they be lying? Why would they need this kind of info after the election? Please explain that one.

We are asked to believe a constant string of lies. What makes this one any different? ProPublica released the story to head off any new information coming to light. They figure the Obama suck-asses will believe them regardless if it's a rational explanation or not. You won't question it.