Wanna Guess How Robert Portman Celebrated HCR Passing?

The day after healthcare reform passed, I took things easy. I largely ignored politics for a much needed break, though I did watch John Boehner shout “Hell no you can’t” a few times for posterity.

Republican Senate candidate Robert Portman, on the other hand, decided to spend some time with friends. Only instead of “spend some time” I mean hold a top dollar fundraiser” and by “friends” I mean pharmaceutical lobbyists.

Yes, the very next afternoon Report Portman had a fundraiser in New York City hosted by the GlaxoSmithKline Political Action Committee. Donation to attend? One thousand dollars.

For: Rob Portman (R, OH)
Hosted by: GlaxoSmithKline Political Action Committee
When: 2010-03-22 (12:30 p.m.)
Where: Bobby Van's Grill - 1201 New York Ave NW 809 15th Street, NW
Type of Event: Fundraising Lunch
Contribution Information: $1,000
RSVP: Chris Timmerman; 202-347-4071; rsvp@pearson-associates.com
Distribution Paid for by: NRSC

In an amazing coincidence, the news that Portman was joining the repeal healthcare reform bandwagon came out the day after Portman was at this fundraiser.