DO NOT MISS THIS STORY MONTANA DUERS!!

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Cross-posted in the Virginia group.

Learning from the master of corrupt politics himself

Donny Ferguson, former aide to as yet unindicted Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio (R-Sterling), is the subject of a fascinating investigative story by PBS Frontline showing how Donny has applied the lessons of dirty politics, smear campaigns, and dubiously legal fundraising pioneered by his mentor Delgaudio.

Donny, as many Loudoun residents know, is the mastermind of periodic sleazy robocalls which attempt to spread dirt on candidates just before an election. Because his “American Tradition Partnership” claims to be a “social welfare non-profit” organization, it is allowed only to “educate” voters on “issues,” not endorse candidates. It is illegal for such organizations to coordinate with campaigns.

Mysterious Docs Found in Meth House Reveal Inner Workings of Dark Money Group

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The documents pointed to one outside group pulling the candidates’ strings: a social welfare nonprofit called Western Tradition Partnership, or WTP.
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In the meantime, the group has changed its name to American Tradition Partnership, reflecting its larger ambitions. This month, it sent Montana voters a mailer in the form of a newspaper called the Montana Statesman that claimed to be the state’s “largest & most trusted news source.”

The front page accused the Democratic gubernatorial candidate of being soft on sex offenders.

Donny Ferguson, American Tradition Partnership’s spokesman and executive director, did not specifically address the documents found in Colorado or allegations of coordination made against WTP.

About the Statesman

Donald E. Ferguson is Editor and Publisher of the Montana Statesman.

An award-winning newspaper veteran, Ferguson has been commended by other newspapers for his “honest, intelligent and issue-oriented” approach.

A political independent, Ferguson was previously involved in efforts to investigate and prosecute corruption in both the Clinton and Bush administrations.

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Contact America Tradition

Main Number: 1-888-987-USA1
Fax Number: 202-204-6051

Donny Ferguson, National Director of Media & Public Relations
[phone]
[e-mail]

202 is in DC, and 703 is in Virginia.

Candidate Donny Ferguson

Sunday, October 16, 2005

Donny Ferguson (L-36)

#AGE: 28
#CAMPAIGN MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 3134, Reston, Va. 20195
#CAMPAIGN PHONE: [phone]
#E-MAIL: [e-mail]
#WEBSITE: www.donnyferguson.com
#OCCUPATION: Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, staff
#EMPLOYMENT: Loudoun County citizens
#EDUCATION: Texas A&M University, 1995-1998, Political Science

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Administrative Contact:
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PO Box 3134
Reston, VA 20195
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+1.7032003669
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PO Box 3134
Reston, VA 20195
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+1.7032003669

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Donny Ferguson
President, Ferguson Worldwide

Location
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Industry
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