(2003-07-16) — Because George Bush’s 2004 campaign has raised more money than all nine Democrat presidential candidates combined, the so-called D-9 demanded today that Mr. Bush redistribute his funds among his less fortunate rivals.
“What made this country great is taking money from the wealthy, and giving it to the poor,” according to a joint statement by the D-9. “If Bush is really a compassionate conservative, he will divide his re-election funds among us. As one of the founders of our party once wrote: ‘From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs.’”
Under the Democrat redistribution plan, Al Sharpton and Carol Mosely-Braun will receive the lion’s share of Mr. Bush’s $34.4 million war chest, since together they have raised less money than most Americans have in their 401(k) plans.