On the face of it “Friends of x” in no way implies “state”.
Ron’s plans to run have been well known for a long time.
Any donator obviously knows this.
There is no way fraud has occurred. Those who say otherwise sound like Russiagate liers.
FEC says there has to be clear separation between campaign funds raised for a state office, and federal offices, with any funds raised for federal offices falling under the stricter federal campaign regulations.
“Ron’s plans to run have been well known for a long time.”
but Ron said no, he would fulfill his gov term, then played stupid any other time asked. so according to Ron, his plans weren’t known - even to him.