2016 Postmortem

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128. oh, yes, valentines, have a happy! :) nt

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FEC requires Sanders campaign to account for contributions [View all] BainsBane Feb 2016 OP

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Sigh. Looks like they are saying that "Hillary" is the R B Garr Feb 2016 #43

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lol R B Garr Feb 2016 #46

When one's worldview is that Sanders is perfection itself BainsBane Feb 2016 #61

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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