When the primary is over, what happens to the "extra" money?

BattyDem

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Mon Apr-21-08 08:37 AM
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When the primary is over, what happens to the "extra" money?

If a candidate raises $10 million, but only spends $9 million, can that money be used for the GE? If not, where does it go?

Someone asked me about this earlier and I wasn't sure what the answer was. :-)

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SharonRB

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Mon Apr-21-08 08:39 AM
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1. I'm pretty sure any cash left over from a primary can be rolled

over to the GE.

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BattyDem

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Mon Apr-21-08 09:05 AM
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14. I thought they could do that, but I wasn't sure.

It would make sense. After all, the money was donated to the candidate for the election. The GE is simply the final stage of that election.

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AllentownJake

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Mon Apr-21-08 08:39 AM
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2. Two Words

Chuck Norris

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BattyDem

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Mon Apr-21-08 08:41 AM
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5. LOL!

:rofl:

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Buzz Clik

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Mon Apr-21-08 08:40 AM
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3. That's not an issue for Hillary.

Nor is it an issue for McCain.

However, look at the candidates with populist followings who stayed briefly and then dashed away. That makes for an excellent question.

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BattyDem

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Mon Apr-21-08 08:50 AM
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8. They can donate to other candidates

Edited on Mon Apr-21-08 08:52 AM by BattyDem

RUMMYisFROSTED answered my question. :-)

When I was asked, I had to admit that I didn't have a clue. :blush: Then I said, "DUers will know ... I'll get back to you later."

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RUMMYisFROSTED

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Mon Apr-21-08 08:41 AM
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4. Clinton, Obama and McSame can move it to their Senate finances.

Or donate it to other candidates.
Or send it back. :rofl:

They can't pocket it.

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BattyDem

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Mon Apr-21-08 08:45 AM
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6. Thanks for the info.

I knew they couldn't pocket it, but I wasn't sure if it went to the Democratic party. I didn't think they would ever send it back - no politician has ever given money back unless they were forced to for legal and/or political reasons! :rofl:

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ScarletSniper

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Mon Apr-21-08 08:50 AM
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9. thanks...makes sense..thats why one of the pundits said Obama could bail Hillary out of debt if she

Edited on Mon Apr-21-08 08:50 AM by ScarletSniper

campaigns for him

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ScarletSniper

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Mon Apr-21-08 08:49 AM
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7. I heard one of the punkdits say Obama could use some of his money to bail Hillary out when she

agrees to campaign for him...not sure if he can do that or not, not sure he would--I didn't know they could though...

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BattyDem

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Mon Apr-21-08 08:50 AM
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10. That's interesting ... I didn't know he could do that.

Thanks for the info. :-)

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ScarletSniper

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Mon Apr-21-08 08:52 AM
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11. Guess that will be the way for them to patch it up huh..he bails out her financially and she goes on

the road for him in return.

Hmmmm...

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BattyDem

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Mon Apr-21-08 09:02 AM
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13. Of course, the media will jump on it.

Edited on Mon Apr-21-08 09:03 AM by BattyDem

"Obama buys Clinton's support!" :eyes:

edited: typo :blush:

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ScarletSniper

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Mon Apr-21-08 09:14 AM
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15. Of course ..that's why I call them the PUNKDITS...

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high density

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Mon Apr-21-08 09:01 AM
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12. I hope he wouldn't do that until after he wins in November.

Retiring Clinton's debt is about the last priority.

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ScarletSniper

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Mon Apr-21-08 09:15 AM
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16. Agreed and it will keep her in check too...lol

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Abacus

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Mon Apr-21-08 09:39 AM
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19. Also, the perception of him "buying" her support

wouldn't do either of them any favors.

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GoldieAZ49

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Mon Apr-21-08 09:28 AM
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17. The money from a primary can go to the GE, however

if they lose the primary they can keep the money for their next campaign.

It shows up in the financial reports as money available going forward.

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BattyDem

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Mon Apr-21-08 09:36 AM
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18. Thanks for the info!

:hi:

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