Two Profiles Hitting US Elections era Headlines: Term limits Champion vs. Accused Money Launderer

Land of Anybody’s “Patriot,” Everybody's Grand “Exceptionalism” Illusion

Perhaps the Presumption of ALL being Created Equal is off the mark.

    A Ten-term Member of the US Congress—holder of Texas and Georgetown baccalaureate, law, and doctoral degrees, who has enjoyed the enthusiastic support of top-tier, super influential Members of the US Congress—has furthered the besmirchment of US public office by being indicted on several federal crimes: 

“Money laundering, conspiracy, and bribery” (“accepting money from foreign entities … in exchange for ‘influencing the Treasury Department to work around an anti-money laundering policy that threatened the interests of the (foreign entities).”

In an early May 2024 press release, the US Department of Justice reported:

“According to court documents, beginning in at least December 2014 and continuing through at least November 2021,” this US Congressman and his wife “allegedly accepted approximately $600,000 in bribes from two foreign entities….”

    This ten-termer, Mr. ENRIQUE ROBERTO (HENRY (no doubt a member with considerable standing in the US exceptionalism club), is positioned strategically on the US House Appropriations Committee, the (ranking member) House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security and the Defense Subcommittee and Subcommittee on Military Construction, and related agencies, current Congress’ Chief Deputy Whip. 

    He is a man who had dabbled in private law practice and public law enforcement the latter as Texas' Attorney General; and spent fourteen years (1987-2001) ensconced in the Texas House of Representatives, before offering his presence to the Congress of the United States of America.

    Perhaps it is long past time for this Texan to return to Texas. 

FOURTEEN HUNDRED MILES northward of Cuellar’s Texas
A candidate for public office who is championing term limits.

In her words: 

“I am a proud supporter of Congressional term limits.” “I am a supporter of term limits because our founding fathers wanted people to serve in office for a short time and then go home.… It is time to end the stranglehold of career politicians who put politics ahead of people.… This philosophy (term limits) brings people (into public service) with a wide variety of experiences.”

“Ninety percent (90%) of PAC money goes to incumbents which makes them beholden to the PACs, not to the people. The core responsibility (of elected officials) is to be the voice of the people. … [T]his is why I support term limits. By implementing term limits, we can help ensure that (elected officials) are voting for the people not their campaign accounts.”

“By implementing term limits, we will be restoring accountability to the people.” “I serve as Michigan’s Chairwoman for U.S. Term Limits.”

    In 2022 and 2024 Physician Sherry O’Donnell completed Ballotpedia’s “Candidate Connection Survey.” 

    Ballotpedia is a digital encyclopedia of American politics, a 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit organization unaffiliated with campaigns, candidacies and candidates for office. “All gifts to Ballotpedia are tax deductible to the extent of the law and help to provide voters with information about their ballots.” The organization provides “unbiased information on elections, politics, and policy.” (https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia:About) (https://ballotpedia.org/Sherry_O%27Donnell)]

    This was some of O'Donnell's answer to Ballotpedia’s survey question “who are you.” This candidate for US Senate (and physician) representing Michigan is a Fellow with the American College of Osteopathic Internists, and an adjunct professor at Seton Hall and Western Michigan universities. She is a pastor, author, mission leader, speaker, and Michigan State Chair for U.S. Term Limits.” In 2008, she “launched Herbie Medical Clinic providing care to (people who were) underserved and uninsured;” and during the pandemic, she spent “weekends (in 2020) caring for patients on the front lines in New York City.” She has led medical missions and disaster relief in many countries.

    Ballotpedia and other sources report Sherrell Anne O’Donnell's (Sherry O'Donnell's) birthplace as Watertown, Minnesota, a small city situated on the outskirts of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area, population estimate 4,842.  Dr. Sherrell Anne O’Donnell is a graduate of Oklahoma College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery (1995), Internal Medicine Osteopathic Physicians

    The Federal Election Commission (FEC) reports registration of O’DONNELL, SHERRELL ANNE: CANDIDATE FOR SENATE MICHIGAN ID: S4MI00561 REPUBLICAN PARTY. Data included from these committees: DR. SHERRY FOR SENATE (C00847657); Coverage dates: 07/01/2023 to 03/31/2024 https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S4MI00561/

    Health line lists Dr. Sherrell O’Donnell, DO, as an Internal Medicine Specialist in Saint Joseph, Michigan specializing in Internal Medicine; with experience at the time of the article 29 years. She is board certified in Internal Medicine; a graduate of University of Oklahoma / Health Sciences Center; and affiliated with Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center and Lakeland Hospital Watervliet. Patients rated Dr. O’Donnell an average 4.0-star rating. Dr. Sherrell O'Donnell, DO; Practice, 3911 STONEGATE PARK, Saint Joseph, Michigan 49085 https://care.healthline.com/find-care/provider/dr-sherrell-odonnell-1699771725

Ensure choice. 

    Do not block difference or stand in the way of variety that has demonstrated work ethic, sound mental, emotional, physical, moral, intellectual wellbeing, experiential diligence; substantive and relevant qualifications: all-round fitness for purpose. 

    Once the citizenry is given real choice, stand aside and let them make independent choices about who will hold public office, who will represent them. In a March 25, 2024, article in the Michigan Advance, Kyle Davidson quotes US Senate Candidate Sherry O’Donnell saying this. 

“I believe the public needs to hear directly from the candidates, not just through 30-second sound bites and paid media. We are seeking a very important job in Michigan and the voters deserve us going through an interview process…. Let the people decide who is the best candidate to be their next senator, who has the experience, who has the right plans, and who has the courage to put people ahead of politics.” https://michiganadvance.com/2024/03/25/republican-sherry-odonnell-files-signatures-in-u-s-senate-bid/

Sources
US Department of Justice
Friday, May 3, 2024

“An indictment was unsealed today in the Southern District of Texas charging U.S. Congressman Enrique Roberto “Henry” Cuellar, 68, and his wife, Imelda Cuellar, 67, both of Laredo, Texas, with participating in two schemes involving bribery, unlawful foreign influence, and money laundering. Congressman Cuellar and Imelda Cuellar made their initial court appearance today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Dena Palermo in Houston.”

US Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs
Press Release: U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar Charged with Bribery and Acting as a Foreign Agent
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/us-congressman-henry-cuellar-and-his-wife-charged-bribery-unlawful-foreign-influence-and

“According to court documents, beginning in at least December 2014 and continuing through at least November 2021, Congressman Cuellar and Imelda Cuellar allegedly accepted approximately $600,000 in bribes from two foreign entities: An oil and gas company wholly owned and controlled by the Government of Azerbaijan, and a bank headquartered in Mexico City. The bribe payments were allegedly laundered, pursuant to sham consulting contracts, through a series of front companies and middlemen into shell companies owned by Imelda Cuellar, who performed little to no legitimate work under the contracts. In exchange for the bribes paid by the Azerbaijani oil and gas company, Congressman Cuellar allegedly agreed to use his office to influence U.S. foreign policy in favor of Azerbaijan. In exchange for the bribes paid by the Mexican bank, Congressman Cuellar allegedly agreed to influence legislative activity and to advise and pressure high-ranking U.S. Executive Branch officials regarding measures beneficial to the bank.”

Other sources

https://cuellar.house.gov/biography/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Cuellar
https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C001063
https://www.docsherry2024.com/meet-dr-sherry-odonnell
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watertown,_Minnesota

US Term Limits press Release January 9, 2023 “Dr. Sherry O’Donnell Tapped as Michigan State Chair for U.S. Term Limits, Sees the Need for Congressional Term Limits”: Lansing, MI – U.S. Term Limits announces that Dr. Sherry O’Donnell has accepted a position as U.S. Term Limits’ Michigan State Chair. Dr. O’Donnell brings a depth of public service to this role.” https://www.termlimits.com/sherry-odonnell-tapped-as-michigan-state-chair-for-u-s-term-limits/

https://health.usnews.com/doctors/sherrell-odonnell-1057735
https://doctor.webmd.com/doctor/sherrell-odonnell-bec84b6b-9828-4727-b41a-dd6a1532d35d-overview
https://www.healthcare6.com/physician/saint-joseph-mi/sherrell-anne-odonnell-749177.html

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