Democrat Dave Contarino's Friends Hold a "Screw The Media Party"

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Why not, he and his fellows screwed the state. Contarino is accused of helping funnel pensions money into sub-prime mortgages, has been subpoenaed by the Federal grand jury over his role in the cdr scandal. Here is a just a handful of stories showing the national reach of CDR, something Contarino's friends should think about as they scream Republican-Media conspiracy! (How often do you hear that?)

1. The Bankruptcy of Jefferson County Alabama.

2. Philadelphia raising gas rates because of the collapse of deals CDR put together.

3. On Pulaski County Arkansas being investigated by the IRS because of CDR created deals.

4. On Fargo North Dakota being investigated by the IRS for deals CDR put together.

5. On Virgina being audited by the IRS for CDR deals.

6. On the IRS investigating San Diego over CDR deals.

There is a pattern of abuse here and screw the media parties won't change that.

What do you call a gathering of well over 100 friends and supporters of embattled former Big Bill chief of staff Dave Contarino? Well, one of those in attendance says last week's party at the Santa Fe title company co-owned by Contarino and his wife was dubbed the "Screw the Media Party." Actually, it was called that four letter word describing sexual intercourse, but also often used to express contempt. Not that the Contarinos sent out invites announcing a "Screw the Media" bash, as explained to us by one of those in attendance.

"I received a call from Linda (Dave's wife) telling us there would be an event in support of Dave--not a fund-raiser or anything like that--but just to show support. I thought it was going to be a few of his friends, but it turned into a large party. Much of the talk was how Dave has been raked over the coals by the media coverage of the CDR scandal so we called it the "Screw the Media Party." We believe Dave has a solid reputation for integrity and it is being unfairly tarnished by the media drumbeat."

Apparently screwing the media is an enjoyable past time. Some of the party goers continued the festivities after the main event at the title company--Southwestern Title and Escrow-- and were spotted at the Rio Chama restaurant and bar, next to the Roundhouse.

Contarino, a Cornell University grad, has figured prominently in the reporting of the CDR scandal, with him and former NM Finance Authority chief David Harris often cited as the most well-known personalities--besides Big Bill--garnering the attention of the US Attorney's office and the federal grand jury investigating alleged state corruption in awarding contracts. Both men are thought to be the most likely targets for indictments in the case. However, the Republican US Attorney is now coming under fire from Contarino allies and prominent Dems for not having concluded the case which has been going since last August.

Ah Republican Attorney picking on the poor democrats, too bad that doesn't explain the corruption charges and investigations that followed CDR across this country.