Re: Re[2]: REPS. MARKEY AND CAPPS TEAR INTO ICANN, ASK DOC TO FREEZE TLD DECISION

From: Joe Baptista (baptista@pccf.net)
Date: Thu Nov 16 2000 - 23:22:20 EST


On Thu, 16 Nov 2000, William X. Walsh wrote:

> Hello Joe,
>
> Capps is just trying to make points, since IOD is local to her. She
> will fade away and not follow through on this, as she usually does.
> She is one of those who works hard not to draw attention to herself,
> except when she needs to make a show for the locals.

Arn't they all. Completely agree with - standard politician operating
proceedure. But look at it this way - as long as Capps and the other keep
at it - it's great icing on the cake. We all know it's show.

> Markey is a little different, but he also is unlikely to follow
> through with anything significant. I really doubt anything will come
> of this, but Capps may get a donation from certain parties to her next
> re-election campaign in 2002 by doing her part :)

I agree - I don't know about the donation - but the significance is
irrelevant as politicians go. It's extra news - one more for the pile.

> I wonder if pulling her campaign finance reports would reveal anything
> worth noting this year.

Do it. Your in a good access position down there - there maybe something
to it.

Regards
Joe

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