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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: FEC requires Sanders campaign to account for contributions [View all]George II
(67,782 posts)104. There is a link in the OP to a FORTY THREE page letter (including attachments)....
.....to the Sanders Campaign from the FEC detailing many many errors and/or inconsistencies. The letter is based on the year end filing of contributions, not even contributions he's gotten since January 1.
It should be required reading for anyone commenting in this discussion.
I read through the first few pages, that year end report is rife with errors, some of which are pretty serious.
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I don't recall hearing that back in 2008, but Sanders supporters have been saying from the start....
George II
Feb 2016
#94
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
Is the FEC, like you and your pal up thread, insinuating repigs are in on the scam....
Hassin Bin Sober
Feb 2016
#89
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
"from repubs most likely" -- Please justify this blanket assertion. Thanks in advance. n/t
JonLeibowitz
Feb 2016
#7
Are you hinting that Jill Silverman of the FEC is an operative of David Brock?
George II
Feb 2016
#112
If you have several computers or devices (we have two computers, two cell phones, and a tablet).....
George II
Feb 2016
#110
What does that have to do with Sanders' campaign filing a report with, from the letter:
George II
Feb 2016
#116
FEC goes after Bernie for $27 donations & leaves Hillary alone for taking donations from tax dodgers
jillan
Feb 2016
#5
Has the FEC sent a letter to Clinton concerning coordination with Brock's Super PAC?...
PoliticAverse
Feb 2016
#13
"Such glitches are common in political campaigns..." Then why would you bring it up???? nt
Live and Learn
Feb 2016
#68
Also "reported incorrectly" large travel expense reimbursements for his campaign
pandr32
Feb 2016
#80
I've been talking about this for months. One can't collect small, undocumented contributions from..
George II
Feb 2016
#92