Amy Goodman Questions Top GOP Donor David Koch: Does Concentration of Wealth Subvert Democracy? (transcript)

(Multimedia) "Mr. Koch, do you think unchecked concentration of wealth will undermine democracy?" While Koch started to answer, the delegates and security around him stood up, one by one, creating a human wall between them. One of those who stood up was Ed Cox, chair of the Republican Party of New York and the son-in-law of President Richard Nixon. Eventually, Goodman was asked to leave due to "security issues" with keeping the walkway clear Full Story »

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Beth Wellington
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by Beth Wellington - Sep. 17, 2012

In her introduction Goodman raises interesting facts about Koch and where he diverges from the GOP's platform (his support for gay marriage and tax increases) and then shows her attempts to be more than a stenographer by asking Koch a question...There is a link to the whole show at the video and there is a transcript for this segment.

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Bob Herrschaft
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by Bob Herrschaft - Sep. 2, 2012

WOW!...how dare Amy Goodman disrupt the festival with a straightforward question!

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by david ben - Sep. 3, 2012
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  • Amy Goodman Questions Top GOP Donor David Koch: Does Concentration of Wealth Subvert Democracy? (transcript)

    (Multimedia) "Mr. Koch, do you think unchecked concentration of wealth will undermine democracy?" While Koch started to answer, the delegates and security around him stood up, one by one, ...
    Posted by Dwight Rousu
  • Democracy Now, Friday, August 31, 2012 (full show) Pending

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