Comments on: Coleman and Kazeminy: ‘The Senator has reported every gift he’s ever received’ http://minnesotaindependent.com/12357/coleman-and-kazeminy-the-senator-has-reported-every-gift-hes-ever-received News. Politics. Media. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:52:24 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: FBI Investigating Coleman In Minnesota | www.webhostservices.biz http://minnesotaindependent.com/12357/coleman-and-kazeminy-the-senator-has-reported-every-gift-hes-ever-received/comment-page-1#comment-30798 FBI Investigating Coleman In Minnesota | www.webhostservices.biz Wed, 13 May 2009 22:52:39 +0000 http://minnesotaindependent.com/?p=12357#comment-30798 [...] had been bought on the then-Senator’s behalf. A the time, Coleman’s chief of staff would only rebut the charge by saying that he “has reported every gift he has ever [...] [...] had been bought on the then-Senator’s behalf. A the time, Coleman’s chief of staff would only rebut the charge by saying that he “has reported every gift he has ever [...]

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]]> By: Derek Johnson http://minnesotaindependent.com/12357/coleman-and-kazeminy-the-senator-has-reported-every-gift-hes-ever-received/comment-page-1#comment-13895 Derek Johnson Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:06:17 +0000 http://minnesotaindependent.com/?p=12357#comment-13895 CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS The Kazeminy family (Nasser, Nader, Yvonne, Jibil, Feri and Assad) have been generous to Senator Coleman and his PAC, Northstar Leadership. A search of OpenSecrets.org shows the Kazeminy's contributing $30,000 to Northstar Leadership PAC and $5,800 to Senator Coleman during the 2008 election cycle. A review of contributions to Coleman's Northstar Leadership PAC reveals that John and Sidney Goodman coordinated payment amounts and dates with the Kazeminy family. The Goodman's have contributed $20,000 to Coleman's Northstar Leadership PAC and an additional $4,000 to Senator Coleman. A comparison of the Goodman's contributions with Kazeminy's contributions during the 2008 election cycle also shows a coordination of contributions with the Kazeminy family to Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN 05) and Burton's Hoosier PAC, strongly suggesting more than mere coincidence. And it turns out there is a financial tie between Nasser Kazeminy and John Goodman. They jointly invested in a company called United Energy Corp. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Nasser Kazeminy's campaign contribution disclosure forms indicate NJK Holding as his employer. A review of USASpending.gov reveals government payments to NJK Holding totaling $328,082 beginning in 2003 when Coleman took office. Kazeminy's joint investment with Goodman in United Energy Corp has also benefited from government contracts. A review of USASpending.gov reveals government payments to United Energy Corp totaling $465,103 since Coleman took office in 2003. United Energy had previously received $222,766 between 2000-2002. John Goodman's campaign contribution disclosure forms indicate Sage Co. and The Goodman Group as his employers. A review of USASpending.gov reveals government payments to Sage Co totaling $346,309 since Coleman took office in 2003. Sage also received government payments of $174,000 between from 2000-2002. That totals $1,139,494 in government contracts between 2003-2008. THOUGHTS The Harper's post shows murky financial dealings are the norm for Norm. It highlights messy dealings on the pure political side of the equation. But the horrendous press conference by Coleman's campaign manager suggested something deeper. As it turns out, Kazeminy isn't just a political benefactor to Coleman, but also a beneficiary of the federal government. Kazeminy and his his partner Goodman have strong - and direct - financial incentive to keep a friend happy. At a minimum, Coleman shows a stunning lack of propriety in his dealings with Kazeminy. We deserve to know if there was any quid pro quo for these gifts. What were the circumstances behind the awarding of these contracts? What role did Coleman play, if any, in their awards? Sen. Coleman, it is time for you to stand up and answer to the people of Minnesota. http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/10/9/0264/01881/795/624670 CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
The Kazeminy family (Nasser, Nader, Yvonne, Jibil, Feri and Assad) have been generous to Senator Coleman and his PAC, Northstar Leadership. A search of OpenSecrets.org shows the Kazeminy’s contributing $30,000 to Northstar Leadership PAC and $5,800 to Senator Coleman during the 2008 election cycle.

A review of contributions to Coleman’s Northstar Leadership PAC reveals that John and Sidney Goodman coordinated payment amounts and dates with the Kazeminy family. The Goodman’s have contributed $20,000 to Coleman’s Northstar Leadership PAC and an additional $4,000 to Senator Coleman.

A comparison of the Goodman’s contributions with Kazeminy’s contributions during the 2008 election cycle also shows a coordination of contributions with the Kazeminy family to Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN 05) and Burton’s Hoosier PAC, strongly suggesting more than mere coincidence. And it turns out there is a financial tie between Nasser Kazeminy and John Goodman. They jointly invested in a company called United Energy Corp.

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS
Nasser Kazeminy’s campaign contribution disclosure forms indicate NJK Holding as his employer. A review of USASpending.gov reveals government payments to NJK Holding totaling $328,082 beginning in 2003 when Coleman took office.

Kazeminy’s joint investment with Goodman in United Energy Corp has also benefited from government contracts. A review of USASpending.gov reveals government payments to United Energy Corp totaling $465,103 since Coleman took office in 2003. United Energy had previously received $222,766 between 2000-2002.

John Goodman’s campaign contribution disclosure forms indicate Sage Co. and The Goodman Group as his employers. A review of USASpending.gov reveals government payments to Sage Co totaling $346,309 since Coleman took office in 2003. Sage also received government payments of $174,000 between from 2000-2002.

That totals $1,139,494 in government contracts between 2003-2008.

THOUGHTS
The Harper’s post shows murky financial dealings are the norm for Norm. It highlights messy dealings on the pure political side of the equation. But the horrendous press conference by Coleman’s campaign manager suggested something deeper. As it turns out, Kazeminy isn’t just a political benefactor to Coleman, but also a beneficiary of the federal government.

Kazeminy and his his partner Goodman have strong – and direct – financial incentive to keep a friend happy. At a minimum, Coleman shows a stunning lack of propriety in his dealings with Kazeminy.

We deserve to know if there was any quid pro quo for these gifts. What were the circumstances behind the awarding of these contracts? What role did Coleman play, if any, in their awards?

Sen. Coleman, it is time for you to stand up and answer to the people of Minnesota.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/10/9/0264/01881/795/624670

]]> By: Brenna http://minnesotaindependent.com/12357/coleman-and-kazeminy-the-senator-has-reported-every-gift-hes-ever-received/comment-page-1#comment-13863 Brenna Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:06:26 +0000 http://minnesotaindependent.com/?p=12357#comment-13863 I think Cullen did a very good job of answering the question. The reporter is obviously trying to get Cullen to mess up and say the wrong thing by asking him that many times. THis to me is a very good example of PR and shows that Cullen Sheehan is an excellent campaign manager!! I think Cullen did a very good job of answering the question. The reporter is obviously trying to get Cullen to mess up and say the wrong thing by asking him that many times. THis to me is a very good example of PR and shows that Cullen Sheehan is an excellent campaign manager!!

]]> By: Dann Dobson http://minnesotaindependent.com/12357/coleman-and-kazeminy-the-senator-has-reported-every-gift-hes-ever-received/comment-page-1#comment-13795 Dann Dobson Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:19:15 +0000 http://minnesotaindependent.com/?p=12357#comment-13795 Why does Senator Coleman's press secretary refuse to answer these questions, especially whether Senator Coleman received suits from a contributor and what Lori Coleman did for the May Company? If the answer is no, why doesn't he just say no? Dann Dobson Saint Paul Why does Senator Coleman’s press secretary refuse to answer these questions, especially whether Senator Coleman received suits from a contributor and what Lori Coleman did for the May Company?

If the answer is no, why doesn’t he just say no?

Dann Dobson
Saint Paul

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