New Group Backing Jeb Bush Not Required to Disclose Donors

wsj.com ^ | 4/1/15 | Rebecca Ballhaus

[cotton1706]

A former staffer to Jeb Bush established a group earlier this year that can raise money without disclosing its donors, a revelation that has drawn criticism from campaign-finance watchdogs who say the group will allow the likely 2016 candidate to benefit from contributions his campaign might prefer not to disclose.

The nonprofit corporation—called Right to Rise Policy Solutions, sharing the same “Right to Rise” name as two other political-action committees raising money for Mr. Bush’s potential campaign—is the latest addition to a group of politically linked organizations not required to disclose their donors. Other potential 2016 candidates, including Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and Ohio Gov. John Kasich, are also linked to nonprofits that aren’t required to disclose the source of their donations.

The establishment of the nonprofit allows the pro-Bush effort to cover all its bases, said Kenneth Gross, the former head of the Federal Election Commission’s enforcement division. “No campaign wants to leave anything on the table,” he said. “There are certain donors that don’t want to be disclosed, and there are certain donors that the campaign would prefer not to disclose.”

Mr. Gross added that other candidates will likely move to add similar nonprofit organizations to their arsenal. “I certainly see it as another source of funding that other campaigns are likely to follow suit on because they can accept any kind of money,” he said.

[cotton1706]

I wonder how many of those donors that "would prefer not to be disclosed" are democrats who want to ensure that Jeb defeats all conservatives?

[Travis McGee]

[mj1234]

Hey-

just like Hitlerly-
and O’bummer

Getting donations from foreign sources-
ALL OF THEM ENEMIES- of the U.S.!

we could all have a big Belly laugh if Kim Jong -un
was funneling a few $$bucks back into the politcal races

[Fresh Wind]

Yes, we have the best government money can buy.

I certainly hope Cruz doesn’t stoop to this level.

[Lurkinanloomin]

The Cheap Labor Express wants to make sure we cannot vote for anything but an amnesty candidate.

[a fool in paradise]

$oros?

[Cletus.D.Yokel]

:: can raise money without disclosing its donors, a revelation that has drawn criticism from campaign-finance watchdogs ::

These would be the same “watchdogs” that didn’t ask questions of the Obama campaign’s decision to exempt card-based donations of $25-or-less from the verification process?

[Nextrush]

Jeb’s mommy (Barbara-Mrs. Bush 41) sent me an email promoting a donation to this “Right to Rise” Bush front group........

[txrefugee]

How can you tell Jeb and Hillary apart?
Answer: You can’t.

[oincobx]

Wasn’t it just a couple of years ago that folks here were praising the 501c4s like the Koch Brothers Americans for Prosperity?

[Wolfie]

Well, you know, it’s all speech, so I don’t think diclosure really matters. And as any 10-year old knows, if everybody does it, it’s ok.

[Nifster]

I stand with Ted

[GeronL]

Hillary can get a lot of support from foreign despots

[GeronL]

very possible