Politics & Government
Reports of Romney Fundraiser in Potomac False
Check out what got Washington media aflutter Wednesday morning.
The DC media world got itself into an election-year tizzy today, when Politico reported that Dan Snyder planned to host a fundraiser for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney in Potomac.
He’s not.
Wednesday morning, Politico reporter Mike Allen wrote that “beloved Washington Redskins owner” Dan Snyder would host a fundraiser at his home in Potomac.
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The Washington Post, DCist.com and other outlets quickly latched on to the item, detailing Snyder’s affiliation with the Republican Party and his history with the issues.
A few hours later, representatives for Romney’s campaign and for the Washington Redskins told media outlets the initial reports were wrong.
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What do you think of all the hype? Would you have cared if Snyder were hosting a fundraiser at his home in Potomac?
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