Posted on 06/28/2011 5:38:06 AM PDT by originalbuckeye
NRO's Jim Geraghty raises the question of whether Barack Obama filmed a video for his reelection campaign in the White House, which may possibly be a violation of federal election laws. In the video, President Obama promotes a "Dinner With Barack" raffle. To participate in the contest you need to donate at least $5 to the president's re-election campaign and your name will be raffled off to enjoy a dinner with the President, airfare and accommodations included. In a new web video, Obama announced Vice President Joe Biden will also be attending the dinner. There is one problem, however. This campaign ad was most likely recorded in the White House, which may have violated FEC campaign finance laws. Take a look at this weekly address delivered by Obama in February. Below is a screenshot taken from the weekly address followed by an image taken from the campaign advertisement.
(Excerpt) Read more at realclearpolitics.com ...
Notwithstanding the election laws, and the illegal interstate lottery this constitutes, but the video itself is pathetic and disgusting and completely beneath the dignity of the office. But entirely expected as Obama himself is pathetic, disgusting and completely beneath the dignity of the office.
"Rules are for THEE, but not for ME!"
He’s been breaking the law since day one , who is going to do anything about it. Our country is truly lawless.
Sorry. I posted the entire title in the search box and nothing came up.
TITLE 18. CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Chapter 29Elections and Political Activities
§ 607. Place of solicitation
(a) Prohibition.
(1) In general. It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit
or receive a donation of money or other thing of value in connection with a Federal, State, or local election from a person who is located in a room or building occupied in the discharge of official duties by an officer or employee of the United States.
It shall be unlawful for an individual who is an officer or employee of the Federal Government, including the President, vice President, and Members of Congress, to solicit or receive a donation of money or other thing of value in connection with a Federal, State, or local election, while in any room or building occupied in the discharge of official duties by an officer or employee of the United States, from any person.
(2) Penalty.
A person who violates this section shall be fined
not more than $5,000, imprisoned not more than 3 years, or both
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