[papasmurf]

I think what we might see from this is...

A) The $72k was reported as CAMPAIGN donations, not exploratory or testing the waters donations. Candidates receive money all the time. Some of it is earmarked, by way of a letter or a memo on the check, for a purpose other than what they are collecting donations for. It must still be reported accurately. FRed did that.

B) An exploratory or testing the waters committee can spend more than the alleged $5k...IF...they file their quarterly as a CANDIDATE. Those filings are due by 10/31/07, I believe.

That's MY take on the regs.

America. Together. Again Fred Thompson/JC Watts in '08

RUN, Fred, Run, and Bring J.C. Watts with ya!

[ForEternity]

I think what we might see from this is...

If the report is accurate he filed 72k with the IRS is to be used in the general election. Which is what the Former FEC general Counsel described as "a red flag."

If he screws up and gets fined, all the candidates will suffer in the general election for it. That's why I'm mad.

He's carrying the -R- tag...we don't need no scandals. Ya know?

[Clara Lou]

Good morning!
Thanks for your insight on Fred’s funds. The article was so bad, I had no idea how to interpret what little info was there.