Inside Whiskey Jack’s on Friday evening was a Republican fundraiser, replete with food, well-dressed guests and speeches. Outside, in the 98-degree heat, were over 100 protesters with signs, trying to shame people as they entered the restaurant.
Signs read “GOP Greed Over People” and “McClintock town hall, nope, $$$ HAUL.” Several protesters had baseball caps meant to look like chickens, directed at Rep. Tom McClintock, who spoke at the event but has not held an in-person town hall and only recently reopened his Modesto District office.
The cost to attend the Modesto fundraiser was $125 general admission or $1,300 to $3,500 for a table or host fee. McClintock entered and exited the venue without being spotted by the protesters…