Posted on 08/20/2007 12:34:22 PM PDT by Sub-Driver
Thompson faces election complaint
By JIM KUHNHENN, Associated Press Writer 14 minutes ago
A liberal blogger has filed a federal complaint against former Sen. Fred Thompson, the actor and unannounced Republican candidate for president, accusing him of violating election laws as he ponders his entry into the race.
The blogger, Lane Hudson, submitted his complaint to the Federal Election Commission on Monday saying Thompson has raised far more money than he needs to explore whether to run for president.
Federal law allows potential candidates to raise money to travel, conduct polls and pay for other expenses related to "testing the waters" for a political campaign. During that exploratory period, a potential candidate does not have to file financial reports with the FEC.
The law prohibits anyone who is "testing the waters" from hoarding the money for use during his actual campaign. Potential candidates also cannot refer to themselves as candidates, can't run ads that publicize their intention to campaign or take steps to qualify for the ballot in a primary or caucus state.
According to a financial report filed late last month, Thompson had raised nearly $3.5 million and had had spent $625,000. Thompson must raise money within federal contribution limits and must report it to the FEC once he becomes an official candidate.
"We're following the law," Thompson spokesman Jim Mills said in response to the complaint.
Under federal guidelines, the FEC will now give Thompson 15 days to respond to the complaint. Following Thompson's response, election commissioners will decide whether to dismiss the case or investigate further.
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This is what happens to folks when they are dropped on their heads repeatedly as young children. Some of them even turn out to be democrapic senators (like “leaky” and “sheets”) and others like to bray at the moon and file complaints with the FEC. Hopefully a cure will be found for these moronic folks soon and they can all go home and sit under the porch with the rest of the flea-bitten vermin found there.
Fred will be either in or out by the time the FEC gets around to exploring this assertion. Not much to be concerned with here but it may make for a day or two of news.
Oops.
Kink = Kind
Funny, it still works like that.
LOL, these clowns are terrified of Fred.
All jokes aside, is this statement true?
“The law prohibits anyone who is “testing the waters” from hoarding the money for use during his actual campaign.”
If so, what happens to the money leftover.
Why would they be trying to raise upwards of 5 million, if this is so?
Is it all subjective, and, based on the definition of “hoarding”?
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Why is this news to Yahoo? Do they just print liberal DNC press releases at the beck and call of any leftist?
Yes, it is true that you cannot just “test the waters” raising money. This story also ran on the news channels this weekend (without the complaint part). It may be getting legs now....
Somebody else just posted this, but I think you are first.
First he doesn’t raise enough, then it is too much. Need to get the charge straight.
By JIM KUHNHENN, Associated Press Writer
Irrelevant, the Clintoons get to make up their own rules.
Actually, I am curious. I googled it but couldn’t find a site that reported it. Someone here will have the info I’m sure.
heheheheheheeeee, Sounds like Mr. Thompson is doinng something right.....which, no doubt will cause the “Left” to become un-glued.....:)
google Lane Hudson
Ugh. That was digusting but it explains everything. Thanks.
I heard that Fred is speaking to the national VFW convention tomorrow.
Yep- thanks! Is it in St Louis? Or Kansas City?
Should be a good speech:)
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