NJDC’s Calls to Return Nazi Reenactor Iott’s Cash Receive National Media Attention

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This week, the National Jewish Democratic Council called upon House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) and Republican Ohio Senate candidate State Treasurer Josh Mandel to return the campaign contributions they received from Nazi reenactor and former Republican House candidate Rich Iott. NJDC’s calls received Ohio-based and national media attention, making it apparent that this issue must be addressed by Boehner and Mandel. Some of the stories included:

Treasurer Won’t Give Up Money from Nazi Wearer, Associated Press, November 2, 2011

The National Jewish Democratic Council is asking U.S. House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio to return $2,400 in campaign money it says came from the same man, Republican Rich Iott.

Dems Call on Boehner to Return Money from Former Nazi Re-enactor, CBS News, November 2, 2011

The National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC) also demanded that Boehner return the funds….

The NJDC on Wednesday also called on Republican Ohio Senate candidate State Treasurer Josh Mandel to return a donation from Iott.

Mandel received a $1,000 contribution from Iott and according to the Toledo Blade, his spokesman recently dismissed demands that he return the funds as a “a manufactured nonissue.”

Boehner Under Pressure to Return Donation from Nazi Enthusiast, Fox News, November 2, 2011

The National Jewish Democratic Council, a left-leaning group, said Boehner has a “responsibility to repudiate Iott’s behavior by returning the money or, better yet, donating it to a Holocaust charity.”

“Boehner-the most powerful Republican in America and the third person in the presidential succession line-owes American Jews and WWII veterans an explanation as to how he can continue to associate himself with Iott, given his widely-known disturbing behavior,” said NJDC President and CEO David A. Harris.

Jewish Group Demands That Boehner and GOP Candidate Return Campaign Donations from Ohio Nazi Sympathizer, Think Progress, November 2, 2011

The NJDC said they purposefully waited months before calling out Mandel to give him a chance to “act responsibly.” House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA), who is also Jewish, rebuked Iott’s behavior last year. He and Boehner - and apparently Mandel - “parted ways” when it came to dealing with the Nazi reenacter, Politico reported at the time.

National Jewish Group Questions Boehner Donor, The Dayton Daily News, November 3, 2011

The National Jewish Democratic Council is asking U.S. House Speaker John Boehner to return $2,400 in campaign money it says came from a man who wore Nazi garb during World War II re-enactments.

Mandel Refuses to Give up Iott’s Donation, The Toledo Blade, November 2, 2011

Also Tuesday, the National Jewish Democratic Council called on Mr. Boehner to return a $2,400 campaign contribution he received from Mr. Iott.

NJDC Seeks Return of Funds to Iott in 2010, Fox Toledo, November 2, 2011

The National Jewish Democratic Council is asking the Republican politicians to return campaign contributions Iott gave them because of his involvement in World War II re-enactments.

House Speaker John Boehner’s PAC Tied to Nazi Re-enactor, Cleveland Jewish News, November 2, 2011

The National Jewish Democratic Council called on Boehner to return Iott’s money. Last week, it was reported that Iott gave $1,000 to Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel’s Senate campaign.

NJDC Demands Mandel Return Nazi Reenactor’s Cash, Cleveland Jewish News, November 2, 2011

The National Jewish Democratic Council has demanded that Republican Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel return the $1,000 donated to his Senate campaign by Rich Iott, who participated in reenactments of Nazi battles and was the Republican candidate last year in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District.

Click to read NJDC’s statements on Boehner and Mandel.

 

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