Monaghan Offers Political Support
Sat, Jan12, 2008 - Category: Miscellaneous
UPDATE,
1/16/08 - To clarify: Non-profit organizations cannot
make direct political contributions. The FEC requires
that individuals state their place of employment. Any
mention of contributions "coming from" a particular
organization represents the aggregate of individual
private contributions. This is common practice by
those who analyze the FEC's data. We assumed people
knew this with the original post.
This past week, with less than five days remaining until the Michigan Presidential Primary, a press release was issued by Mitt Romney to announce Tom Monaghan's endorsement. Romney was quoted as being "proud to have his support". We'll hold him to that pride. Monaghan, true to form, reminded people that he sold Dominos to Romney's Bain Capital group ten years ago. Since Bain's money is what built AMU, maybe the eternally-grateful Monaghanites should re-direct their servitude to Romney.
Let's hope that Monaghan's backing isn't the kiss of death for Romney. Monaghan was brought into the campaign of Sam Brownback to help raise money for the Kansas Senator's presidential bid. That campaign flopped early citing poor donor contributions. Luckily, Romney has his own personal wealth to tap into.
More interesting is Monaghan's support for a Republican running for the House of Representatives from Virginia's 11th district in 2008. Keith S. Fimian of Oakton, Virginia is challenging Republican incumbent Tom Davis for his district's seat. As of late December 2007, according to documents filed with the FEC, money coming from "Ave Maria University" is third in Fimian's top three sources for donations. There is even a donation of $2,300 (the limit) from Monaghan's wife, Marjorie (9/25/07).
But why Fimian from over in Virginia?
Call it coincidence, but Fimian is Chairman and Founder of US Inspect - "America's leading national home inspection company - your source for residential, relocation, and commercial inspection services whether you are moving across town or across the country." According to the company's website, "Mr. Fimian is responsible for the Company's long-term business strategy, its key client relationships, and its new business development initiatives." How shrewd it is for a south Florida real estate investor-developer like Monaghan to put money into the campaign coffers of the head of "America's leading home inspection company". Interestingly, the donations attributed to sources from Ave Maria are double those received by Fimian from his own US Inspect employees.
This past week, with less than five days remaining until the Michigan Presidential Primary, a press release was issued by Mitt Romney to announce Tom Monaghan's endorsement. Romney was quoted as being "proud to have his support". We'll hold him to that pride. Monaghan, true to form, reminded people that he sold Dominos to Romney's Bain Capital group ten years ago. Since Bain's money is what built AMU, maybe the eternally-grateful Monaghanites should re-direct their servitude to Romney.
Let's hope that Monaghan's backing isn't the kiss of death for Romney. Monaghan was brought into the campaign of Sam Brownback to help raise money for the Kansas Senator's presidential bid. That campaign flopped early citing poor donor contributions. Luckily, Romney has his own personal wealth to tap into.
More interesting is Monaghan's support for a Republican running for the House of Representatives from Virginia's 11th district in 2008. Keith S. Fimian of Oakton, Virginia is challenging Republican incumbent Tom Davis for his district's seat. As of late December 2007, according to documents filed with the FEC, money coming from "Ave Maria University" is third in Fimian's top three sources for donations. There is even a donation of $2,300 (the limit) from Monaghan's wife, Marjorie (9/25/07).
But why Fimian from over in Virginia?
Call it coincidence, but Fimian is Chairman and Founder of US Inspect - "America's leading national home inspection company - your source for residential, relocation, and commercial inspection services whether you are moving across town or across the country." According to the company's website, "Mr. Fimian is responsible for the Company's long-term business strategy, its key client relationships, and its new business development initiatives." How shrewd it is for a south Florida real estate investor-developer like Monaghan to put money into the campaign coffers of the head of "America's leading home inspection company". Interestingly, the donations attributed to sources from Ave Maria are double those received by Fimian from his own US Inspect employees.