Are there still ties between ENRON and the republicans. How many things the Oil industry has learned from ENRON? Is the Oil industry ENRONIC?
2006-11-07 07:06:34 · 9 answers · asked by HerKomisar 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
There aren't any ties any more because Enron no longer exists (it sold its last assets in September). When it did exist, it had several significant connections to the Republican Party:
1) In the late 1980s, they worked on some joint ventures with George W. Bush's company, Spectrum 7, which led to some close personal relationships between Bush and some key leaders at Enron.
2) Kenneth Lay, Enron's CEO, was an undersecretary in the Department of Interior in the Nixon administration.
3) Lay was a major contributor to the Presidential campaign of George W. Bush, and was considered for the position of Treasury Secretary.
4) Enron donated approximately $6M to Republican candidates between 1990 and its demise.
2006-11-07 07:34:00 · answer #1 · answered by JerH1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is because the late Kenneth Lay (Chairman of ENRON), also known as 'Kenny Boy' by George W Bush, gave very generously to the Republican campaign funds.
2006-11-07 15:10:03 · answer #2 · answered by LongJohns 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
ken lay was real close with GW. the board was packed with republican donors. and yes, for the most part, the oil industry is enronic.
2006-11-07 15:08:56 · answer #3 · answered by valleybrook515 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ken lay gave the financial backing for an oil pipeline in Afghanistan,and was one of the biggest contributors for George bushes 2000 campaign
2006-11-07 15:13:07 · answer #4 · answered by jen 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
One of the Largest financial supports of the GOP and Bush's first run at the Presidency.
2006-11-07 15:09:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
"Kenny Boy",, was Georgie's buddy and political adviser,, a family favorite at Kennebunkport,, he was found to be innocent of his crimes because he died before he could be sentenced,,, bummer for the victims
2006-11-07 15:17:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are all part of the plan to overthrow the world.
2006-11-07 15:11:57 · answer #7 · answered by mama T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wasn't. Like most corps, they were equal opportunity bribers. The main difference is that Dems did favors in return for the $, Reps didn't.
2006-11-07 15:08:47 · answer #8 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It's not! That's what the Democrats say.
2006-11-07 15:08:52 · answer #9 · answered by namsaev 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋