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BainsBane

(53,151 posts)
28. Was that an FEC investigation?
Sat Feb 13, 2016, 02:41 AM
Feb 2016

There is a letter from the FEC attached to the OP. You can reach the document yourself.

You just confirmed my initial point. You don't think following campaign finance law important, well for Bernie anyway, and compare an FEC investigation to a line from from a campaign, and not even the current campaign.

In addition to showing that campaign finance is not in fact a point of concern at all, you revert to the frequent tendency we see here to bring up 2008, as though the only point is not to elect Sanders but to attack Clinton. I suppose when you find yourself supporting a candidate who fails to live up to his own self-generated hype,, it's better to avoid discussions of the current election altogether.

Frankly, I don't remember or much care what was said by campaigns 8 years ago, but I do expect politicians to follow basic campaign finance law, particularly when they insist they are so much more virtuous than any other politician in the federal government.

I was thinking about how he was getting large sums from $27 dollar donations. upaloopa Feb 2016 #1
Yeah. I've wondered about that BainsBane Feb 2016 #4
No, it's not unrealistic at all jberryhill Feb 2016 #6
It's not the first time BainsBane Feb 2016 #9
You're right jberryhill Feb 2016 #15
Was that an FEC investigation? BainsBane Feb 2016 #28
I don't recall hearing that back in 2008, but Sanders supporters have been saying from the start.... George II Feb 2016 #94
Ah,well, having a fundraiser in Mexico is interesting jberryhill Feb 2016 #97
He doesn't have a super PAC, much less an "authorized" PAC. hedda_foil Feb 2016 #35
Bainsbain mentioned "PAC", "not Super PAC".... George II Feb 2016 #99
You are confusing the PAC loving Clinton with Sanders who has NO super PACs JimDandy Feb 2016 #60
See my comment above - Sanders does have a PAC, not a Super PAC, and.... George II Feb 2016 #101
This message was self-deleted by its author myrna minx Feb 2016 #10
They did this to Obama too jberryhill Feb 2016 #11
I remember that enigmatic Feb 2016 #12
This message was self-deleted by its author myrna minx Feb 2016 #14
The FEC doesn't "attack" anyone, they just follow the law, and David Brock doesn't work for the FEC. George II Feb 2016 #103
same shit, different election restorefreedom Feb 2016 #73
What Other Kinds Of Attacks Did The Clinton Campaign Use Against Obama.... global1 Feb 2016 #24
Good call. frylock Feb 2016 #29
There is an FEC letter attached BainsBane Feb 2016 #36
This message was self-deleted by its author myrna minx Feb 2016 #41
Is the FEC, like you and your pal up thread, insinuating repigs are in on the scam.... Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2016 #89
the donations to Sanders are from his supporters CoffeeCat Feb 2016 #37
Is your contention that their love for Bernie BainsBane Feb 2016 #50
This message was self-deleted by its author myrna minx Feb 2016 #58
There is a link in the OP to a FORTY THREE page letter (including attachments).... George II Feb 2016 #104
My contention is that where there is an opportunity to smear, there is always one of you. CoffeeCat Feb 2016 #83
Yes, a Commissioner of the FEC is out to smear. George II Feb 2016 #109
This too shall pass (nt) CoffeeCat Feb 2016 #114
"from repubs most likely" -- Please justify this blanket assertion. Thanks in advance. n/t JonLeibowitz Feb 2016 #7
I've been suspicious, too. After seeing how his campaign R B Garr Feb 2016 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author myrna minx Feb 2016 #20
Please tell me why Sanders campaign touts the online R B Garr Feb 2016 #25
This message was self-deleted by its author myrna minx Feb 2016 #33
I asked you to explain why Sanders campaign R B Garr Feb 2016 #40
This message was self-deleted by its author myrna minx Feb 2016 #42
And it looks like the FEC wants answers now. R B Garr Feb 2016 #45
This message was self-deleted by its author myrna minx Feb 2016 #47
How laughable you are spamming garbage R B Garr Feb 2016 #48
This message was self-deleted by its author myrna minx Feb 2016 #53
Yet, the FEC letter is valid. She didn't make it up. R B Garr Feb 2016 #59
This message was self-deleted by its author myrna minx Feb 2016 #63
Are you hinting that Jill Silverman of the FEC is an operative of David Brock? George II Feb 2016 #112
You didn't understand what another poster was saying R B Garr Feb 2016 #91
this has been debunked multiple times restorefreedom Feb 2016 #74
Bullshit. I saw it and did it for myself. R B Garr Feb 2016 #86
so, did the people in nh show up multiple times to vote? restorefreedom Feb 2016 #87
I have to laugh at the desperation over spamming online R B Garr Feb 2016 #88
so how do explain the real poll, the votes? nt restorefreedom Feb 2016 #90
How do you explain the discrepancies in the FEC letter? R B Garr Feb 2016 #93
what letter, link please? so i know what you are talking about.... restorefreedom Feb 2016 #96
Read the Op. R B Garr Feb 2016 #98
chicib1 did such a good job replying restorefreedom Feb 2016 #117
LOL at you avoiding the FEC letter. R B Garr Feb 2016 #119
when the fec looks into clinton' wall street donors and superpacs, restorefreedom Feb 2016 #122
You are the one concerned about what I wrote. R B Garr Feb 2016 #123
how it is NOT related? restorefreedom Feb 2016 #124
Your tangents are really getting old. R B Garr Feb 2016 #125
alrighty then. we are on different tracts here restorefreedom Feb 2016 #126
You have a good day, too. R B Garr Feb 2016 #127
oh, yes, valentines, have a happy! :) nt restorefreedom Feb 2016 #128
Not Sure How Old You Are, Nor Am I Sure If You Know That ChiciB1 Feb 2016 #108
LOL, the FEC came alive! R B Garr Feb 2016 #121
If you have several computers or devices (we have two computers, two cell phones, and a tablet)..... George II Feb 2016 #110
This message was self-deleted by its author myrna minx Feb 2016 #18
Well, Brock's photo Swiftboat extraordinare against Bernie CoffeeCat Feb 2016 #39
What does that have to do with Sanders' campaign filing a report with, from the letter: George II Feb 2016 #116
100 plus donors out of 1 million plus..... neverforget Feb 2016 #2
It is common enough. pugetres Feb 2016 #66
Good. SamKnause Feb 2016 #3
FEC goes after Bernie for $27 donations & leaves Hillary alone for taking donations from tax dodgers jillan Feb 2016 #5
But, but, but HILLARY ... Empowerer Feb 2016 #8
This message was self-deleted by its author myrna minx Feb 2016 #38
Sigh. Looks like they are saying that "Hillary" is the R B Garr Feb 2016 #43
This message was self-deleted by its author myrna minx Feb 2016 #44
lol R B Garr Feb 2016 #46
When one's worldview is that Sanders is perfection itself BainsBane Feb 2016 #61
This message was self-deleted by its author myrna minx Feb 2016 #65
Exactly! It's like this is all scripted, and you can't question R B Garr Feb 2016 #69
Has the FEC sent a letter to Clinton concerning coordination with Brock's Super PAC?... PoliticAverse Feb 2016 #13
This! Isn't this against fec rules? jillan Feb 2016 #54
of course not! clintons don't have to follow rules or laws... restorefreedom Feb 2016 #75
Again, people who live in glass houses........ Rosa Luxemburg Feb 2016 #95
I'd better check my ActBlue account Fuddnik Feb 2016 #16
I just checked mine. Rocky the Leprechaun Feb 2016 #106
Grasping at straws, eh? AZ Progressive Feb 2016 #19
Straws? BainsBane Feb 2016 #22
This message was self-deleted by its author myrna minx Feb 2016 #26
He doesn't have a choice. Comply or be penalized. George II Feb 2016 #115
EVERYONE should follow the law... restorefreedom Feb 2016 #76
It is funny what's legal vs. illegal, isn't it? HassleCat Feb 2016 #21
OH FFS "Such glitches are common in political campaigns" nice try bains! Nt Logical Feb 2016 #23
Do you think this is worth discussing? Avalux Feb 2016 #27
Campaign finance? BainsBane Feb 2016 #118
It's an interesting document Paulie Feb 2016 #30
Those are the type of things that jumped at me on how to R B Garr Feb 2016 #49
It's probably like a drinking game, but you donate instead. JimDandy Feb 2016 #64
'The vast majority of the donors gave several small contributions elleng Feb 2016 #31
It goes along with the previous sentence. So, the vast majority of the JimDandy Feb 2016 #71
Thanks for the explanation. elleng Feb 2016 #105
Common enough. pugetres Feb 2016 #32
WOW! Hillary had $21,935,595 in 'contribution returns'! Databuser Feb 2016 #57
A political rumplestiltskin, Fairgo Feb 2016 #34
This is a pretty weak hit piece jfern Feb 2016 #51
People accidentally giving too much... not a bad problem to have. pat_k Feb 2016 #52
So this is it, folks? People giving too much legally? Feeling the Bern Feb 2016 #55
bam! nt restorefreedom Feb 2016 #77
Blah blah. Blah blah coronation blah. dchill Feb 2016 #56
Didn't Soros give $8 mil to support someone else recently? nt Mudcat Feb 2016 #62
This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Feb 2016 #67
"Such glitches are common in political campaigns..." Then why would you bring it up???? nt Live and Learn Feb 2016 #68
Scrape the bottom of the barrel much? nolabels Feb 2016 #70
Out of 1.3 million donors, the FEC wants clarification on 10? mak3cats Feb 2016 #72
scandal! scandal! restorefreedom Feb 2016 #78
Such glitches are common in political campaigns Kalidurga Feb 2016 #79
Also "reported incorrectly" large travel expense reimbursements for his campaign pandr32 Feb 2016 #80
I wonder when the FEC will get around to Hillary'sSuperPAC coordination. morningfog Feb 2016 #81
She can only handle so many subpoenas at a time. Vinca Feb 2016 #82
Obviously, the rules and requirements should apply equally to everyone! NurseJackie Feb 2016 #84
David you need a new playbook. Eom Nanjeanne Feb 2016 #85
I've been talking about this for months. One can't collect small, undocumented contributions from.. George II Feb 2016 #92
What I Think You're MISSING In Your Glee About Reporting This Is ChiciB1 Feb 2016 #100
Tell it!! RiverLover Feb 2016 #107
at least he is not fundraising in Mexico Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #102
The FEC requires that of all candidates. MineralMan Feb 2016 #111
I'm just now reading through the details of the letter. It boggles my mind that they reported.... George II Feb 2016 #113
Bill Maher is on the list of contributors who gave too much Gothmog Feb 2016 #120
Has this been resolved? Today is the Response Due Date 03/17/2016 Alfresco Mar 2016 #129
I don't know BainsBane Mar 2016 #130
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