All was sweetness and light last year when the Republican National Committee and the Koch brothers' far-right political operation sealed a deal to share data files. Everyone knew who would be in charge and benefit, right, "emptiest suit in America" Reince Priebus (h/t Charles Pierce)?
Rather belatedly, the RNC seems to have come to the realization they have a tiger by the tail [irony alert]:
The RNC is now openly arguing, however, that the Kochs’ political operation is trying to control the Republican Party’s master voter file, and to gain influence over — some even say control of — the GOP.
Wow! Who could have seen that coming =cough= Citizens United =cough= astro-turf tea party =cough=?!“I think it’s very dangerous and wrong to allow a group of very strong, well-financed individuals who have no accountability to anyone to have control over who gets access to the data when, why and how,” said Katie Walsh, the RNC’s chief of staff. (our emphasis)
Obvious and required musical accompaniment.
(Image: RNC chair - with apologies to chairs everywhere - Reince Priebus.)
