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Published on Nov 4, 2014 · Lee Fang of The Nation explains how Mitch McConnell may be breaking election law. http://www.thenation.com/article/184313/how-mitch-mcconnell-bending-every-last-campaign-finance-rule
And Con Artist still won? Kentucky media must be lousy at informing the people about his dirty tricks.
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Is Mitch McConnell breaking election laws? (Original Post)
alp227
Nov 2014
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McConnell is bending every last campaign finance rule, cuz he knows there are no repercussions.
mother earth
Nov 2014
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Kalidurga
(14,177 posts)1. Yes clearly
libodem
(19,288 posts)2. Investigate
And prosecute. Are these not the tough on crime guys?
mother earth
(6,002 posts)3. McConnell is bending every last campaign finance rule, cuz he knows there are no repercussions.
http://www.thenation.com/article/184313/how-mitch-mcconnell-bending-every-last-campaign-finance-rule
How Mitch McConnell Is Bending Every Last Campaign Finance Rule
PostCitizens United, candidates arent supposed to coordinate with outside spending groupsbut even that minimal restriction isnt being enforced.
(For an interesting read go to full article.)
Often the sharing of consultants and ad makers means that any fire wall is merely symbolic. But there have been no consequences for these potential violations of federal law, because theres been no enforcement of the law, thanks to partisan gridlock at the Federal Elections Commission (FEC).
The growing phenomenon has been showcased by both Republican and Democratic candidates in the marquee races of the current election cycle.
GOP Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the minority leader and the loudest voice on Capitol Hill in support of private influence over election campaigns, is relying upon a constellation of outside groups to shore up his re-election bid as he faces one of the toughest challenges in years, from Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes. In many cases, the pro-McConnell outside groups have close personal links to the candidate and his campaign.
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There are zero consequences to breaking the laws, NO enforcement of the law, so why should they care? I wonder what will come of this investigation into his father-in-law's shadowy company who further funds him.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025750696
Mitch McConnells Freighted Ties to a Shadowy Shipping Company
After drugs were found aboard the Ping May, a vessel owned by his wifes familys company, Colombian authorities are investigating.
http://www.thenation.com/article/186689/mitch-mcconnells-freighted-ties-shadowy-shipping-company#
One thing that stuck out to me last night was Rachel Maddow reporting on his remarkable confidence in the last couple of weeks.
How Mitch McConnell Is Bending Every Last Campaign Finance Rule
PostCitizens United, candidates arent supposed to coordinate with outside spending groupsbut even that minimal restriction isnt being enforced.
(For an interesting read go to full article.)
Often the sharing of consultants and ad makers means that any fire wall is merely symbolic. But there have been no consequences for these potential violations of federal law, because theres been no enforcement of the law, thanks to partisan gridlock at the Federal Elections Commission (FEC).
The growing phenomenon has been showcased by both Republican and Democratic candidates in the marquee races of the current election cycle.
GOP Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the minority leader and the loudest voice on Capitol Hill in support of private influence over election campaigns, is relying upon a constellation of outside groups to shore up his re-election bid as he faces one of the toughest challenges in years, from Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes. In many cases, the pro-McConnell outside groups have close personal links to the candidate and his campaign.
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There are zero consequences to breaking the laws, NO enforcement of the law, so why should they care? I wonder what will come of this investigation into his father-in-law's shadowy company who further funds him.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025750696
Mitch McConnells Freighted Ties to a Shadowy Shipping Company
After drugs were found aboard the Ping May, a vessel owned by his wifes familys company, Colombian authorities are investigating.
http://www.thenation.com/article/186689/mitch-mcconnells-freighted-ties-shadowy-shipping-company#
One thing that stuck out to me last night was Rachel Maddow reporting on his remarkable confidence in the last couple of weeks.
zebonaut
(3,688 posts)4. Clearly many Americans are Butt Stupid
EEO
(1,620 posts)5. Lee Fang is hot.