I have no problem with him fundraising either. I just don't think he's particularly honest when he says he's self-funded, considering that half of his campaign expenditures have been funded by outside contributions.
And no, campaign donations are not tax deductible.
I think he should come out and clear this up. We know he gets money. We know he said he’s not sending it back, as that would be an insult.
So, he should have said that I’ve decided that people keep sending me money, I’m going to not only use the money, as it’s their investment, but I’m going to double it.
I don’t think this was handled right. Let’s move on.