Burner responds:

Darcy Burner Statement on George Bush’s Upcoming Visit to Raise Big Money for Congressman Reichert Bellevue, WA (July 31) – Democratic challenger Darcy Burner today issued the following statement in response to a report on the Seattle Times web site that President Bush will hold a high dollar fundraiser for Iraq War backer Congressman Dave Reichert in late August: “That George Bush would come yet again to raise big money for Congressman Reichert is not a surprise, given the congressman’s unwavering support for the president’s disastrous Iraq policies. “When will it end? The American people know it is past time to end the war. But Congressman Reichert cares more about backing the president than about representing the views of the voters of the 8th District. “This seems like déjà vu all over again, except this time the voters of the 8th District have had enough of Congressman Reichert’s stubborn refusal to represent their views. They want the War and the failed presidency of George Bush to end. Given Congressman Reichert’s support for both, they will soon vote to end his time in office as well.”

Indeed, Bush will be at Reichert’s August 27 fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue.

See the invite below the jump.

you Are Cordially Invited To A Reception Featuring
President George W. Bush
Honoring
Congressman Dave Reichert

Monday, August 27, 2007


Hyatt Regency Bellevue
Grand Ballroom
900 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA 98004


Registration Opens at 2:00 p.m.
Registration Closes at 3:00 p.m.

Business Attire

VIP Reception: $10,000 per person
General Reception: $1,000 per person

Please RSVP (See Below)
RSVP@DaveReichertForCongress.com or (425) 455 3283

reichert washington Victory committee
P.O. BOX 53322
Bellevue, WA 98015

o YES, I/We will be attending the Event honoring Congressman Reichert!

o VIP Reception: ______ tickets o Attendee: ______ tickets
$10,000 per person (given or raised) $1,000 per person
Includes photo opportunity

Attendees are as follows
First and Last names are needed for Nametags; Social Security Numbers and Date of Birth for Security
________________________________________________________________________________
SSN: _____________________________ Date of Birth _________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
SSN: _____________________________ Date of Birth _________________________________

oNo, Unfortunately I/We will not be able to attend the event honoring Congressman Reichert, but I/we
would still like to support the campaign! Enclosed is my/our contribution of $____________

o Check Enclosed Please make checks payable to Reichert Washington Victory Committee
o Please charge my/our VISA AM EX MasterCard
Card # _______________________________________________ Exp: __________________________
Name on Card: _______________________________________ Amount: $______________________
Signature: __________________________________________________________________________

To RSVP or for more information, please call (425) 455 3283.
This response card may be faxed to (425) 671 0415

Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: _______________________________________________________________

Phone: ______________________________ Cell: _____________________________________

E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________________________

Employer: ___________________________ Occupation: ______________________________________

Joint fundraising proceeds will be allocated as follows: Funds will be distributed to Friends of Dave Reichert to the extent permitted by the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (the "Act") (a maximum of $2,300 per individual per election and a maximum of $5,000 per federal multi-candidate political action committee per election). In the event funds remain that would constitute an excessive contribution to the campaign, such funds shall go the Washington State Republican Party federal account. In the event funds remain that would constitute an excessive or prohibited contribution under the Act to the state party federal account, such funds shall be refunded. All funds distributed to the Washington State Republican Party will be used in the party's sole discretion. Notwithstanding this formula, contributors may designate their contributions to either participant, subject to the Act. The allocation formula may also change if contributions are received which may exceed the amount a contributor may give to either participant under federal law.

Contributions are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions. Contributions by foreign nationals and corporations are prohibited. Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year.

Paid for by the Reichert Washington Victory Committee, a joint fundraising committee established
on behalf of Friends of Dave Reichert, and the Washington State Republican Party. (425) 455 3283

Not produced at government expense.