Following last week’s Snapchat ads – which were cited as "the best performing political ads ever aired on Snapchat," the NRSC is launching the full Kander Pander video and KanderPander.com – a new website highlighting Jason Kander’s pandering ways.
Once Jason Kander enters his natural habitat – Washington, D.C., he will say or do anything to get elected. From routinely fundraising with big money lobbyists and Harry Reid to flip-flopping on the issues, Missourians are being bamboozled by Jason Kander.
Stay tuned and follow us as we track Kander Pander, a native creature of Washington, and discover who he’s really working for.
Check out the full Kander Pander video below …
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BACKGROUND …
Kander Said He Would Stand Up To Lobbyists
VIDEO: On February 23, 2015, Kander Promised Supporters He Would Stand Up To Lobbyists. “I’m running to be Missouri’s senator because it is time that we have someone who stood up for the middle class, not millionaires, huge corporations, and lobbyists.” (Boone County Democrats Chili Dinner, Columbia, MO, 2/23/15)
- KANDER: “I’m Running To Be Missouri’s Senator. I’m Running Because We Deserve A Senator Who Stands Up For The Middle Class, Not Millionaires, Huge Corporations, And Lobbyists.” (Jason Kander, Warrensburg, MO, 3/28/15, 8:56)
But Kander Routinely Fundraises From Lobbyists In Washington, D.C.
On July 21, 2015, Lobbyists Caryn Dyson, Sean Kennedy, Melinda Maxfield, Colin Mueller, Erick Mullen, Jake Perry, Brian Rice, Mary Stanton, Amy Taylor, Bridget Walsh Hosted A Fundraiser For Kander At Sonoma In Washington, D.C. (Invitation Email, 7/21/15)
VIDEO: On May 20, 2015, Lobbyists Mac Bernstein, Steve Elmendorf, Mike Smith, Amy Tejral And Chani Wiggins Hosted A Fundraiser In D.C At The DSCC For Kander. (Invitation Email, 5/20/15)
VIDEO: On March 4, 2015 Kander Attended A Fundraiser At The D.C. Lobbying Firm Porterfield, Lowenthal, Fettig & Sears. “Last Wednesday, Kander attended a fundraiser at the lobbying firm Porterfield, Lowenthal, Fettig & Sears. According to Open Secrets, the company made more than $2.7 million last year to advocate on behalf of the banking industry. On the same trip, Kander had planned to attend another fundraiser at the Flanagan Fulkerson & Company, but it was ultimately cancelled.” (Eli Yokely, “In Campaign Against Lobbyists’ Influence, Kander Seeks Their Fundraising Help,” PoliticMo, 3/10/15)
VIDEO: On March 4, 2015 Kander Also Attended A Fundraiser Hosted By The Moderate Democrats PAC, Known As “Mod Squad.” Please join The Moderate Democrats PAC ‘ModSquad’ For a Meet and Greet With Jason Kander Democratic Candidate for US Senate- Missouri Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 1341 G Street, NW Suite 1100 Washington, DC” (Invitation Email, 2/25/15)
- NOTE: “1341 G Street, NW Suite 1100 Washington, DC” Is The Address For Lobbying Firm Mehlman, Castagnetti, Rosen, Bingel & Thomas, Inc. (Mehlman, Castagnetti, Rosen, Bingel & Thoman Company Website, Accessed 2/26/15)
Kander Attacks Party Bosses And Touts Independence
VIDEO: KANDER: We Don’t Send Senators To Washington So They Can Climb The Leadership Ladder Of Their Political Party As Fast As Possible. We Send Them There To Take On Their Party Bosses When They Need To.” (Boone County Democrats Chili Dinner, Columbia, MO, 2/23/15, 7:05)
- VIDEO: KANDER: “We Don’t Send Senators To Washington So They Can Climb The Leadership Ladder Of Their Political Party As Fast As Possible. We Send Them There To Take On Their Party Bosses When They Need To.” (Jason Kander, Warrensburg, MO, 3/28/15, 3:40)
VIDEO: KANDER: “We Deserve An Independent Minded Senator Who Stands Up For Missouri Every Minute Of Every Day.” (Boone County Democrats Chili Dinner, Columbia, MO, 2/23/15, 7:21)
But Kander Fundraised With Harry Reid In Las Vegas
In May 2015, Kander Attended A Fundraiser In Las Vegas, NV Hosted By Harry Reid. “Last week, [Harry Reid] held a fundraiser in Las Vegas for Jason Kander, the likely Democratic Senate nominee in Missouri, and will attend another event this week in Washington for his designed successor in Nevada, Catherine Cortez Masto.” (Alex Roarty, “Harry Reid’s Parting Gift to Democrats,” National Journal, 5/12/15)