McConnell Campaign Manager Has Deep Tea Party Ties

Jesse Benton, campaign manager for Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), had a rough day yesterday when a recorded telephone conversation was leaked with him saying he was just trying to “hold my nose for two years” so he could go back to work for Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY).

A quick search shows how deep Benton’s ties are to Paul and the tea party. He’s been paid more than $800,000 by various campaigns and committees tied to the Paul family.