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Report: Dem's campaign skirted contribution limits
Washington Post ^ | March 4, 2011

Posted on 03/05/2011 7:30:43 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Nevada's secretary of state says his office is looking into whether former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rory Reid formed numerous political action committees that were used to funnel $750,000 into his campaign and skirt contribution limits

The Las Vegas Sun reported Friday that Reid's campaign formed 91 shell PACs that were used to funnel $750,000 into his campaign and skirt contribution limits. Reid, the son of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, told the newspaper that the maneuvers were disclosed and in compliance with the law.

Secretary of State Ross Miller said Friday his office will carefully review the allegations.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Nevada
KEYWORDS: reid


1 posted on 03/05/2011 7:30:48 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
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The Las Vegas Sun reported Friday that Reid's campaign formed 91 shell PACs that were used to funnel $750,000 into his campaign and skirt contribution limits. Reid, the son of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, told the newspaper that the maneuvers were disclosed and in compliance with the law.

Okay. If it's legal, let's get some 'shell' PACS of our own going.

2 posted on 03/05/2011 7:34:36 AM PST by TribalPrincess2U (They don't need to do another 911. They have BHO and the Fleebaggers.)
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Ol’ Roary looks like the politician on SNL. I see he got his father’s good looks. LOL


3 posted on 03/05/2011 7:39:16 AM PST by 70th Division (I love my country but fear my government!)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

A Democrat cheated? How rare. Democrats - Thieves (politicians, Soros, department heads, homosexuals), Thugs (unions, old media), Thralls (college students, black voters) and Thickheads (university instructors, socialists).


4 posted on 03/05/2011 7:47:45 AM PST by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer.")
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That’s what I was thinking.

A democrat cheated? All those surprised, raise your hands...


5 posted on 03/05/2011 8:07:34 AM PST by FrogMom (No such thing as an honest democrat!)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Like father like son.


6 posted on 03/05/2011 8:18:05 AM PST by muddler (Diligentia, Vis and Celeritas)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Two Mafia guy’s walk into a bar........


7 posted on 03/05/2011 8:20:50 AM PST by Vaduz
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Democrats acting like Democrats.

No news here. Just move on.

8 posted on 03/05/2011 8:28:24 AM PST by Tupelo (The Boudicca from Wasilla supporter)
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To: FrogMom

The leftist freaks will mindlessly spew one or both of these in defense:

Republicans do it all the time!

It was NECESSARY to defeat the evil Republicans.


9 posted on 03/05/2011 8:30:05 AM PST by treetopsandroofs (Had FDR been GOP, there would have been no World Wars, just "The Great War" and "Roosevelt's Wars".)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Dingy and dingy jr. What a great American family!!!


10 posted on 03/05/2011 9:49:11 AM PST by johncocktoasten (Practicing asymetrical thread warfare against anti-Palin Trolls)
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I’ve gotten to where I only respond, “Prove it! Show me the documentation where ALL Republicans do it!”


11 posted on 03/05/2011 6:08:44 PM PST by FrogMom (There is no such thing as an honest democrat!)
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