According to the DNC website they are "filing a FOIA request looking for information about possible violations of the Hatch Act connected to McCain's events in Ottawa today. Reportedly, the McCain campaign requested assistance in arranging the $100-a-plate luncheon."
Interesting.
Democratic Party Filing FOIA RequestA Canadian newspaper reported Thursday that Friday's scheduled $100-a-plate luncheon speech by Sen. John McCain in Ottowa was organized in part by U.S. Ambassador David Wilkins, a former South Carolina lawmaker whom President Bush appointed in 2005.
Democrats pointed out the article late Thursday night, and alleged that Wilkins's actions could be construed as a violation of the Hatch Act, which prohibits many kinds of political activities by government employees.
Democrats pointed out the article late Thursday night, and alleged that Wilkins's actions could be construed as a violation of the Hatch Act, which prohibits many kinds of political activities by government employees.
...According to the Sun: "Wilkins had been contacted by the McCain campaign about a Canadian visit, and the ambassador wanted to know if some of d'Aquino's group of corporate chief executives might be interested in meeting the Republican presidential candidate..."
The complete FOIA request is at the link in pdf version.
Don't forget either that the DNC has a lawsuit against McCain
for breaking the campaign finance lawIf you haven't visited the
John McCain Resource Center at the DNC website, you really should.
Lots of good stuff there.
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