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Christine O'Donnell Denies Misusing Campaign Funds, Cites 'Disgruntled' Former Staffers
By Suzi Parker - Politics DailyDefeated Delaware Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell, who is reportedly under federal investigation to determine whether she used campaign money for personal expenses, said Thursday the claims come from "disgruntled" former employees, channeled through a "left-wing" watchdog group. The Associated Press reported Wednesday that the case has not been sent to a grand jury but has been assigned to two federal prosecutors and two FBI agents in Delaware. The O'Donnell camp immediately labeled the probe "politically motivated." She blamed political rivals for what she called "thug tactics." "Keep ...
FEC Declines to Punish Sen. John Ensign for Payments Made to Mistress
By Christopher Weber - Politics DailyThe Federal Election Commission handed Sen. John Ensign a big break Friday, dismissing a complaint against the Nevada Republican over a $96,000 payment his parents made to his former mistress and her family. The FEC disagreed with the watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, which alleged that the money given to Cynthia Hampton amounted to an illegal political donation, The Washington Post reported. CREW had filed the complaint against the senator, his parents, his campaign and his political action committee. The commission said it accepted the claim by Ensign's ...
Biden 2008 Presidential Campaign Fined for Excessive Donations, Sloppy Records
By Tom Diemer - Politics DailyVice President Joe Biden's ill-fated 2008 presidential campaign has been fined more than $219,000 for accepting excessive contributions, including a discounted flight on a private jet that took him on a round trip between New Hampshire and Iowa. The audit by the Federal Election Commission imposed the fine, saying that Biden's organization also accepted at least $106,00 in donations that exceeded the limit allowed under the campaign finance law, the Associated Press reported. He was subject to the audit because his campaign received taxpayer funds under the public financing system. Biden's ...
Springsteen Concerts as Campaign Fundraisers: Dancing in the Dark
By Bonnie Goldstein - Politics DailyA lobbyist's job is to influence the legislative process in favor of his or her clients' interests, a charge accomplished by writing position papers, drafting sample legislation, meeting with members of Congress and their staffs -- and, oh yes, contributing great piles of money to campaign funds of elected officials. Several lobbyists presumably fulfilled the last task to the tune of "No Surrender" at two sold-out Bruce Springsteen concerts in DC a year ago. Agents representing special interests attended at least 19 fundraisers hosted by lawmakers at the concerts. How much money did they ...
Sarah Palin and Mitt Romney Fundraising for 2012 White House
By Emily Miller - Politics DailySurprising the inside-the-Beltway crowd, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin raised $732,867 in the first half of 2009. SarahPAC, her Washington, D.C.-area fundraising organization, has proven to be organized and effective, despite reports to the contrary. ...
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