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Al Sharpton's 2004 campaign still owes $900K after failed presidential bid
Fox Business via MSN ^ | Evie Fordham

Posted on 02/17/2020 3:47:33 AM PST by Libloather

Rev. Al Sharpton's unsuccessful presidential campaign had nearly $1 million in debt at the end of 2019 ⁠— more than 15 years after his 2004 presidential bid.

Sharpton's former campaign treasurer Andrew Rivera is responsible for paying off the $925,713.78 in debt.

"I have asked Andrew Rivera, the finance chair of my 2004 campaign, to set up a meeting with the Federal Election Commission so that I can resolve any campaign debts related to Sharpton 2004,” Sharpton told the New York Post. “I am willing to work out a settlement for all claims with my own money to the degree that I’m allowed and will raise money directly ... Even if I am not legally liable for it, I am certainly morally responsible.”

**SNIP**

Sharpton and Rivera settled with the FEC in 2009 on a separate matter: violating federal campaign finance laws. Sharpton and his campaign agreed to pay $285,000 in civil penalties.

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Conspiracy; Miscellaneous; Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: 2004; 2004election; alsharpton; andrewrivera; campaign; election2004; sharpton; taxes
Bloomberg has that in his pocket for walkin' around money. Maybe he can give Al a small loan...
1 posted on 02/17/2020 3:47:33 AM PST by Libloather
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To: Libloather
I have a business acquaintance that is in the printing business. Every 2 years the candidates want him to print flyers on credit. He only takes cash - yes real hard cash - no checks, no credit. Before the work starts. This is why.
2 posted on 02/17/2020 3:56:58 AM PST by mad_as_he$$
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To: Libloather

I don't get my values from Rush Limbaugh, but from The Reverand Jackson.
3 posted on 02/17/2020 3:58:11 AM PST by conservative98
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Doesn’t Sharpton owe a bunch of money from a law suit when he incited a riot in NY?


4 posted on 02/17/2020 4:38:50 AM PST by gibsonguy
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To: Libloather

Presidential bid or a hustle?


5 posted on 02/17/2020 4:43:58 AM PST by pt17
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To: Libloather

“He’s so poor, he ain’t even eating. Just look at him.”


6 posted on 02/17/2020 4:44:14 AM PST by OrangeHoof (The Democrats - Unafraid to burn in Hell.)
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To: Libloather

Meanwhile MSNBC continues to keep Al on the payroll.


7 posted on 02/17/2020 4:48:33 AM PST by windsorknot
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To: mad_as_he$$

Any business that gives democrats anything on credit has no one to blame but themselves when the dems stiff them on the bill. Cash up front only.


8 posted on 02/17/2020 4:48:54 AM PST by Hillarys Gate Cult
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To: nobody in particular

is that a banana in your pants, or are you just happy to see me?

9 posted on 02/17/2020 4:51:55 AM PST by SGCOS
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To: Libloather

Also tax evasion and the racist scams he pulled like tawana Brawley. This scumbag is untouched because of his loud mouth the color of his skin and the prominence he has with his rat friends


10 posted on 02/17/2020 4:54:45 AM PST by ronnie raygun (nick dip .com)
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To: Libloather

Too bad we no longer have debtors’ prison.


11 posted on 02/17/2020 5:04:01 AM PST by Daveinyork
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To: Libloather

He is the biggest phony around, and politicians kiss his ring to get his blessing.


12 posted on 02/17/2020 5:13:34 AM PST by I want the USA back (The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those who speak it. Orwell.)
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To: Libloather

The only people who sell products or services to a political campaign on credit are either fools or donors. You can’t give the Rev a $25,000 contribution, but you can print $25,000 of signs for him on credit that you never expect to be repaid.


13 posted on 02/17/2020 5:22:02 AM PST by KarlInOhio (Democrats couldn't count a Siskel and Ebert vote, but they'll still try with those dead Chicagoans.)
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This wealthy racist fool is a criminal on so many levels. However, his party continues unabated. Such is the state of our “justice” system. Pathetic.


14 posted on 02/17/2020 5:59:49 AM PST by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp???)
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To: gibsonguy

Garnish Sharpton’s MSNBC salary, problem solved.


15 posted on 02/17/2020 6:07:00 AM PST by chopperk
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To: I want the USA back

SPJNK.


16 posted on 02/17/2020 7:07:27 AM PST by Carriage Hill (A society grows great when old men plant trees, in whose shade they know they will never sit.)
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Arthur Wildfire! March; Berosus; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; ...
...more than 15 years after his 2004 presidential bid. Sharpton's former campaign treasurer Andrew Rivera is responsible for paying off the $925,713.78 in debt. ... Sharpton and Rivera settled with the FEC in 2009 on a separate matter: violating federal campaign finance laws. Sharpton and his campaign agreed to pay $285,000 in civil penalties.

17 posted on 02/17/2020 8:12:36 AM PST by SunkenCiv (Legalize ganja, keep the drug cartels in charge of our southern border, express surprise about wine.)
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To: SGCOS

He got that look on his face like his wondering if there’s fecal matter on that hand he’s shaking


18 posted on 02/17/2020 12:47:33 PM PST by Mr. K (No consequence of repealing obamacare is worse than obamacare itself.)
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