Maybe the campaign finance laws should require all campaign expenses to be paid in ADVANCE ‘cause otherwise grifters like the Clintonistas can run up big tabs and what mechanism is left to make them pay? Will this campaign debt ever be paid off or will the goods and services end up effectively as gifts from both willing and unwilling vendors, consultants, employees, etc.?
“Payment in kind” is the generally accepted term. Who knew there were that many caterers, hotel managers, leasing companies and travel offices that were that strong in their support of Herself, still the Cold and Joyless?
Fortunately, at least PART of the shortfall was covered by borrowings from the candidate’s own personal resources.
You want to know how to become a millionaire while running for high elective office?
Start out a multi-millionaire.