So why would CCA, which is entirely dependent for its revenues on taxpayer money, give $16,000 to Republicans and only $500 to Democrats?
They were "spreading their bets," of course, but only in the direction that could do them the most good.
Not that we're talking a lot of money here. For Republican candidate contributions, that's almost one CCA Tennessee guard's annual wages. It's also about one-third of a day's salary and stock awards for Board Chair and CEO John Ferguson.
For Democrats, Senator Herron as the only sitting officeholder received about 30 minutes worth of Ferguson's daily compensation.
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So why would CCA, which is entirely dependent for its revenues on taxpayer money, give $16,000 to Republicans and only $500 to Democrats?
They were "spreading their bets," of course, but only in the direction that could do them the most good.
Not that we're talking a lot of money here. For Republican candidate contributions, that's almost one CCA Tennessee guard's annual wages. It's also about one-third of a day's salary and stock awards for Board Chair and CEO John Ferguson.
For Democrats, Senator Herron as the only sitting officeholder received about 30 minutes worth of Ferguson's daily compensation.
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Silverdale probing perjury allegation
This headline probably should have been "MAN BITES DOG!!"
If CCA employees, or particularly its flacks such as Steve Owen or Louise Grant had told the truth, now that indeed would have been a story!