An ACORN Scandal Grows In Brooklyn?

ACORN is closely tied to the Working Families Party, and the two share offices in Brooklyn. So, is it any wonder that the Party threw money to ACORN in the amount of $31,700? What was that amount for? It's simply labeled as cash.

The allegation was outlined in a letter to the state board by a Republican activist, Philip Monthie, who cited a legally required campaign expenditure report from the WFP listing $31,700 as having been expended for "cash."

Monthie's complaint contended the listing was a "facial violation" of the state Election Law, which requires that the names and addresses of the recipient of expenditures in excess of $50 must be disclosed.

"The obvious question is what did the Working Families Party do with $31,700 of cash on primary day?" wrote Monthie, noting that the party's legally required filing also "shows clear connections" with ACORN, which received $8,000 for "consulting."

The union-backed Working Families Party and ACORN have often coordinated activities and both have offices at 2 Nevins St. in Brooklyn.

The State Election Board is thus far refusing to investigate because one of two Democrat members refuses to act.