From the WRAL Story on Black:
Beason is regularly ranked among the state’s most powerful
lobbyists, and he represents clients from BB&T to BellSouth to the
North Carolina Restaurant Association. In 2000, he also represented
video poker industry.
Black said the money from Beason was a
bridge loan to help him redevelop a building in Charlotte that was
mistakenly deposited in his campaign account. But he said it was
quickly repaid after the real estate deal fell apart.
“I borrowed
the money for a business transaction,” Black said. “It was quicker and
easier (to take Beason’s money). The bank puts you through a lot of
hoopla, and Don Beason doesn’t.”
Wonder how many of Beason’s clients will continue to support this ethically challenged fella? Stay tuned for the full listing of Beason’s clients. Also of worth, how much money has Beason so easily spread around up there in the GA? Apparently, he should open his own lending institution, bet his rates are better than Tony Sopranos.
