The campaign against Mike Johanns begins. Johanns was USDA
secretary and former governor of Nebraska. He will be running for
Hagel's Nebraska seat. The race is especially interesting for us
because the race will feature major agriculture and trade themes.
That is why I am showing you the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee
video. The "quitter" narrative is featured.
I may or may not show other campaign-related videos. But they
are fun, so I might do it. Johanns does not have an opponent, and
indeed has not announced himself yet.
The following was written by Charles Blum, founder of the International Advisory Services Group, Ltd. and a Director of the Coalition for a Prosperous America.
RISKY BUSINESS
Bernie Madoff literally made off with billions of unsuspecting peoples cash by promising consistent annual returns that were too good to be true. His $50 billion Ponzi scheme bilked a wide range of rich folks, including a Hollywood mogul, a wealthy US senator and several sports team owners. For some of them, the losses will be significant but not crippling; for others, their entire financial future has gone down the drain. Several charities let the allure of high returns undo the generosity of donors and their ability to perform their mission.