Legislator X- None Other Than Todd Eachus

According to my source inside Harrisburg, AG Corbett's Bonusgate investigation will go on for at least another year and a half. Those who want indictments must be patient. Don't ever believe for a minute that the Bonusgate investigation is dormant. It is anything but..So we decided to take a trip to Harrisburg and visit on Market Street. There was some interesting reading that I needed to catch up on. Don't make photocopies though. They charge you 50 cents apiece.

Afterwards I spent a couple of hard earned dollars at the Appalachian Brewing Company learning my ABC's. I quickly became a big fan of the Chesapeake Chicken Cake Sandwich.

There's an interesting piece of American history about a man named John Paul Jones. John Paul Jones was a very successful naval captain both overseas and in America. In that history there is a part where [The "John Paul Jones flag" was entered into Dutch records to help Jones avoid charges of piracy when he captured the Serapis under an "unknown flag."]



Well, the John Paul Jones I want to write about may not be able to help Legislator X avoid charges. Information from Market Street contradicts statements made by Legislator X to the media. Today we are going to expose more Legislator X activities with photos and all.

Here is a re-creation of an email from John Paul Jones to Eric Buxton sent of December 27, 2006 Wed 12:43:11

[mailto:JPJones@pahouse.net]

Eric,

We're finally ready to get moving on www.toddeachus.com. Attached is Todd's new logo, plus I've added a couple pictures to be utilized. However, most of these were shot for his mail, so they were wide-angle in order to overlay text...I assume you can crop down where needed, etc. I'd like to make this site very simple in terms of content...similar to www.mikeveon.com. All we want in terms of links are: "About Todd" "Media Center" "Contribute" "Volunteer" and "Contact".

Text will be forthcoming.

John Jones
Rep. Todd Eachus
717.787.4819

Attached to the email are six pictures of Todd Eachus including one with his family.

Here are a sample of the pictures.




Of course the text wasn't in the picture sent using the House Computer
Remember the line in the email- so they were wide-angle in order to overlay text.

The picture and the logo found here were also included in the email.

Other emails went back and forth between Buxton and John Paul Jones.

-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Buxton [eric's govercom email address]
To: Jones, John Paul
Sent: Tue Jan 02 14:06:21 2007
Subject: Committee

What's Eachus' committee name?

From: Eric Buxton [mailto: etc]
Sent Tuesday January 02, 2007 2:19M
To: Jones, John Paul
Subject: Re: Committee

You want me to set up a Click and Pledge account for contributions? We'll need the address and phone number for that too.

Jone, John Paul wrote:

Friends of Todd Eachus

From: Jones, "John Paul" [mailto: JPJones@pahouse.net]
To Eric Buxton
Sent: 2007, 01.02 Tue, 16:31:19

Attachments EachusH1.jpg

Erin Madison already set up the click and pledge...I'll have her forward to you the info.n Also, I have attached Todd's letterhead whcih has the contact information in it.

jones

It should be noted that Erin Madison is listed as a Research Analyst for the Office of the Democratic Policy Chairman in the July 2006 edition of the Telephone Directory for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

"I think the record will clearly show that I play by the rules. I've always done that. It's part of who I am,"- Todd Eachus Times Leader August 4, 2008

Legislator X- Questions That Need Answers

How many times were you a passenger in N69WU? On the day of the announcement of the proposed Cargo Airport did you fly aboard N69WU to be present for said announcement? Did you declare any trips on your election campaign finance forms or the ethics filings? Were you the recipient of any cash donations from any indicted participants in the Luzerne County Courthouse investigation? Keep in mind that no allegations are being made just asking legitimate questions given known relationships. Your reluctance to answer media questions including Steve Corbett regarding these issues so far begs probing.

In case you need Wiggle room:

Member Incentive Program And Legislator X

interoffice memorandum

to: Legislator X

from: Andrea Berringer

subject: INcnetive program

date: 4/2/2007

cc: JOhn JOnes

HDCC (MIP) Member Incentive Program

The most effective way to bring in money to HDCC is through call time. But call time is exactly that. TIME and time is a tough commodity here in Harrisburg. That is why it is going to take a rotation of members through HDCC's door to call on the organizations behalf to really build its bank. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to get our members to offer up their valuable time to us, especially the ones who do not use services from HDCC or receive assistance at election time or during a primary situation. This is why I am proposeing the HDCC (MIP) Member Incentive Program.

HDCC will supply lists of potential donors to the Campaign Committee from the general area that the member is from. The members will use HDCC to make the calls, handle all follow up, attribution of donations to its respective caller and thank you letters. For their time, the Member will receive 30% of the donations they raise in the form of a contribution to their campaign committee sent monthly. This program will have a cap at $75,0000 total raised ($50,000 to HDCC and $25,000 to the member.)

After the Member has raised their commitment to HDCC, and wants to continue to fundraise for his/herself, HDCC will continue to keep with lists. HDCC will supply Members with lists of democratic donors that are micro-targeted to their particula districts/committees/issues/etc/ but all follow up, phone lines, and staffing from then on will be theirs. But because HDCC will still be supplying ALL of the prospects, we will be asking for 10%. (*Mind you this alleviates countless man hours of research, data entry, and cross referencing.)

This program will be offered to the Members who are in seats that often have primary challengers first; then rolled out to our most vulnerable seats and outward to all as soon as HDCC has the finance staff to support this.

John Jones
Legislator X
717-787-4819

It is worth noting that according to the July 2006 Telephone Directory Commonweath of Pennsylvania John Paul Jones was listed as a Research Analyst for the Office of the Policy Chairman at 717-705-2051. However, according to this press release Brett Marcy, spokesman for House Democratic Majority Leader Legislator X lists his phone number as 717-787-4819 for the House Democratic Caucus.

Note: Typo errors are directly from evidence submitted to the Dauphin County Court.

Todd Eachus Denies Knowing About List For Bonuses

LEGISLATOR X(Todd Eachus) STAFFERFACES CHARGES
Friday, July 11, 2008
Section: NEWS
Page: 1A
RORY SWEENEY rsweeney@timesleader.com


Veon and Michael Manzo initiated the program, directing caucus employee Eric Webb to maintain a list of caucus employees who assisted in campaigns, according to Corbett. Webb testified before a grand jury in exchange for immunity.

In 2006, Manzo secured for his wife a taxpayer-funded job helping Webb maintain the list, and she also assisted on campaigns in both the primary and general elections.

In December 2006, Rachel Manzo was hired as the executive director of Representative Eachus's policy committee, Eachus said. He said he was unaware of the work she had been doing before he hired her.

"Her work for the policy committee has been exemplary, so I'm startled," he said.

When asked about the list, he said: "I heard about it today. That's all I've got to say on that list."

Let's review the Grand Jury testimony to see if his statement holds water.

On 6/10/2008 a Special Agent from the Attorney General's office interviewed Daniel Wiedemer at his residence in Harrisburg. He accepted service of a Grand Jury subpoena. On 6/23/2008 Wiedemer was given a proffer interview which means he was told whatever he said could not be used against him in a proceeding.

Dan Wiedemer's testimony in front of the Grand Jury on 7/29/2008

Q- Tell us how this worked. That's the starting point. Who would participate in establishing that list.

A- There was a group of folks who, not just in this decision, but I think in any decision was always consulted, gave either their viewpoints or said how it was going to be.

That would be myself, Jessica Walls who is Jessica Walls Lavelle who was the field director at that point, Representative Stetler who was the chairman of the campaign committee, Representative Veon, Brett Cott, Mike Manzo. And that was the core group and it expanded a little bit to include Representative Dan Frankel, Representative Jen Mann and Representative Joe Preston who also were involved in the campaign committee.

Q- What about Eachus?

A- Early on in the cycle, Representative Eachus wasn't involved. He became involved in July or August.

Q- After Stetler left?

A-After Representative Stetler left.

Q-He took over for Stetler, right?

A- He did.

So Eachus took over as Chairman of the campaign committe but is trying to tell the public the arrest was the first time he heard of the list. It is worth noting that the attorney for Stephen Stetler accepted service of a Grand Jury subpoena on 6/12/2008.

Previous testimony before the Grand Jury was corroborated by Dan Wiedemer's testimony.

Eric Webb's testimony before the Grand Jury ON 06/24/2008 stating Eachus knew Webb maintained the volunteer list allegedly used to award bonuses.

Q- List for us everybody that you recollect knew about the list or saw the list from 2004 through the end of 2006.

A- Mike Manzo, Brett Cott, the people in my office knew about the list. Nora Sabo, Paul Martz, Cameron Texter, Gail McDermott, Jon Price, DeWeese's office knew about the list, Kevin Sidella. I think most people who worked for DeWeeese and Veon knew, so that would include people like Jeb Wagner, John Paul Jones who worked for Steve Stetler and then later Todd Eachus knew about it.

Two participants in the Legislative Bonus scandal testified that Legislator X, who in his biography states, "In 2006 Legislator X's campaign strategies and dedication to help incumbent members and first-time candidates led directly to House Democrats retaking the Majority for the first time since 1994." knew about the list according to the witnesses but in a newspaper interview in July, 2008 he states u>"I heard about it today. That's all I've got to say on that list."

You be the judge. It is worth noting that the Special Agent mentioned above is still actively investigating the Democrats. You have not heard the last of their Bonusgate activities. Don't get me wrong. There will be Republicans as well who will be arrested, and deservedly so, but the Dems should not be sleeping comfortably at night.

More Email Activity Outlining Legislator X's Role

Here is a series of emails that appear to demonstrate the direction by Legislator X over state employees as well as the Pennsylvania House Democratic Campaign Committee personnel not worried about emailing a House of Representative employee using the House computer system. Note the times of the emails as well as other emails posted previously.

From: "DiLeo, Vicki"
Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 20:20:32
To
Subject: Re: it's eugene

Let me know what I can do. I want to do whatever I can. I want this seat to stay in the D column.

From: Dan Wiedemer- HDCC
To: DiLeo, Vicki
Sent: Mon Aug 07 20:22:48 2006
Subject: Re: it's eugene

Ok ok you talked me into it. Take a leave and manage the race, fine!

From: "DiLeo, Vicki"
Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 20:27:23
To
Subject: Re: it's eugene

Not sure I'm best for manager as I know too many of locals-- that's why I got ou of local stuff!!!

From: Dan Wiedemer- HDCC [mailto:dan@pahdcc.com]
To: DiLeo, Vicki
Sent: 2006, 08. 07 20:32:23
Subject: Re: it's eugene

No, you would be the best manager there is. Not sure if the higher ups would agree with allowing you to focus on one thing though. With (Legislator X) ta(k)ing over incumbents, the effort has become incredibly more active and aggressive. John will be working with him on mail, bu with the majority on the line this year....the thought of gaining 8 and losing 2 incumbents is just horrible.
So he's going to want to do a lot. Especially with policy and hearings and moving secretaries through, etc.

Dan Wiedemer
Executive Director
Pennsylvania House Democratic Campaign Committee
(717) 238-1998
www.pahdcc.com

In The Court Of Common Pleas Of Dauphin County PA

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Legislator X- Reposts

The Legislator X posts were removed for editing purposes. Additional information became available that made sense out of some of the emails. Reposts are forthcoming.

Coach Rick Pitino to Legislator X

."When you have a problem, if you tell the truth, the problem becomes
part of your past," he said. "If you lie, it becomes part of your
future.

Legislator X- Greater Accountablility

What a Christmas Present!! I almost pissed my pants when I read that article. Let me save you the bother and get to the point. A quote from Legislator X-

"Our new House leadership will take this institution to greater accountability and try to restore the public's trust."

It would be irresponsible for state taxpayers for the caucus to pay for the legal defense of anyone who's indicted.


"He said I can't have any more money. Just when I needed him to throw me a bone he throws me under the bus. He was after my position the whole while. Whodathunkit! Ralph, ya know what they say- Every dog get his day. "

Legislator X Commercial- PACE Claims Unsubstantiated

The following script is for a political commercial ran in 1998 by Legislator X.

Voice Over

"One elected official kept his promise- State Representative Legislator X"

"He promised to restore PACE benefits to thousands of our senior citizens for lifessaving prescription drugs."

"Legislator X delivered. The House overwhelmingly adopted Legislator X's amendment to raise PACE income limits for seniors."

Marty Berger: "To get a Bill through the House is a rare accomplishment for a fresheman legislator. We thank Rep. Legislator X for his hard work."

Legislator X: "I fought hard for this legislation. With the huge budget surplus seniors should not lose their PACE benefits."

"Reelect State Representative Legislator X leading the fight for senior citizens."

One problem Legislator X. Look at the following chart from the Department of Aging and substantiate how seniors were helped when less and less were on the PACE program in subsequent years. Not telling the truth to seniors is a bad idea. Who was restored to the PACE program?

Legislator X's Contributions to PA House Democratic Campaign Commitee

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Here is a chart highlighting the contributions made by Legislator X to the state Democratic Campaign Committee over the past nine years. It is a telling story of creating influence and power. But there appears to be more to this story from Grand Jury testimony regarding the House Democratic Caucus "Constituent Tracking System" and instructions to alter it for political campaign purposes. More on that in another post.

It is no secret that Legislator X wanted to ascend the ladder into a top Leadership post. It is hard to imagine the meteoric rise in only 12 years by this legislator considering the players in Harrisburg over the years. Maybe Bill DeWeese wasn't as unlucky as some may believe.

LEGISLATOR X: LINKS TO WORKERS PROPER
Monday, August 4, 2008
Section: NEWS
Page: 1A
STEVE MOCARSKY and RORY SWEENEY smocarsky@timesleader.com, rsweeney@timesleader.co


Legislator X on Friday also took full responsibility for decisions made on recipients of donations from Friends of Legislator X as well as from the House Democratic Campaign Committee, saying he was "proud of it."

As for the increase in Friends of Legislator X donations to the House Democratic Campaign Committee, Legislator X said the growth of his own "political clout" during the past 12 years is directly related to the amount of giving he has been able to accomplish.

He said it's necessary to donate to campaigns of people who will support his goals for his district and the state, such as job growth and health care access.

"In order to put forth these policies, political clout and the giving that you see are inextricably connected. And I'm going to do more of it," Legislator X said.