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Fraud case leaves California Democrats scrambling
Reuters (Yahoo) ^
| 10/22/2011
| Mary Slosson
Posted on 10/23/2011 12:26:48 AM PDT by South40
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Stunning accusations that a top California Democratic campaign treasurer looted the war chests of her big-name clients have left candidates across the state scrambling to raise more money as election season looms. Kinde Durkee, who controlled the funds of roughly 400 candidates and groups, ranging from Senator Dianne Feinstein to local Democratic youth clubs, was arrested in September and charged with fraud.
While the extent of the losses isn't yet clear, the coffers of dozens of Democratic politicians have been frozen, prompting the crippled campaigns to ask the California Fair Political Practices Commission to permit further donations from contributors who have already given the maximum.
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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: california; campaign; campaigntreasurer; case; democrats; diannefeinstein; difi; durkee; feinstein; fraud; kindedurkee; leaves; scrambling; treasurer
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posted on
10/23/2011 12:26:49 AM PDT
by
South40
To: South40
The fact that they asked for allowances for campaign financing tells me this is a ruse they have their money. They want more.
Why hide it? They already told us they were crooks.
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posted on
10/23/2011 12:32:40 AM PDT
by
EQAndyBuzz
(I am a Cainiac)
To: EQAndyBuzz; South40
While the extent of the losses isn't yet clear, the coffers of dozens of Democratic politicians have been frozen, prompting the crippled campaigns to ask the California Fair Political Practices Commission to permit further donations from contributors who have already given the maximum.
WOO HOO
So long Diane I wont say its been fun because it hasnt.
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posted on
10/23/2011 1:03:10 AM PDT
by
Pontiac
(The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit.)
To: South40
And people actually depend on this party of gilded fools to run this state,I don’t think there is gonna be any love lost between the treasurer and the recipients.
To: South40
Here is the porker who ripped them off .......Yeah sure I would trust my finances to this thang. But what do these Cali Democrats care it is all free campaign money same as taxpayers money
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posted on
10/23/2011 1:34:41 AM PDT
by
dennisw
(What good is a used up world and how could it be worth having - - Sting)
To: South40
All Kinde Durkee did was occupy their funds, so I don’t know what they’re complaining about, damned greedy rich 1-percenters.
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posted on
10/23/2011 1:34:43 AM PDT
by
Darkwolf377
(Obama: The stupid person`s idea of a smart person.)
To: South40
The Dems screwed up and hired another Dem to handle their money. They lost on her, just like the rest of us lose to their theft.
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posted on
10/23/2011 2:10:41 AM PDT
by
tdscpa
To: EQAndyBuzz
I’d say nix until there’s an accounting of what became of the funds that Durkee allegedly embezzled.
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posted on
10/23/2011 2:49:36 AM PDT
by
HiTech RedNeck
(There's gonna be a Redneck Revolution! (See my freep page) [rednecks come in many colors])
To: South40
“Scrambling?”
Oh, please.. it`s California. Do high-profile dems REALLY think they`re at risk out there? They control the “media,” the producers and wealth builders are fleeing that state with stunning speed, and hispanics are pouring in from across the southern border to replace them.
The dems needn`t worry. California is chained firmly by the neck to the plantation floor and isn`t going anywhere.
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posted on
10/23/2011 2:54:50 AM PDT
by
ScottinVA
(Hurrah me boys, for FREEDOM! `Tis the risin` o` the moon!)
To: dennisw
Damn, that thing is so butch even Barney Frank would hit it.
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posted on
10/23/2011 2:57:48 AM PDT
by
ScottinVA
(Hurrah me boys, for FREEDOM! `Tis the risin` o` the moon!)
To: dennisw
That is one nasty, UGLY...er....um...”person.”
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posted on
10/23/2011 4:04:29 AM PDT
by
OldMissileer
(Atlas, Titan, Minuteman, PK. Winners of the Cold War)
To: OldMissileer
Well, we know she didn’t spend the money on diet plans and makeovers.
To: South40
Just spreadin that there wealth.
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posted on
10/23/2011 4:37:59 AM PDT
by
Reagan69
(I supported Sarah Palin and all I got was a lousy DVD !)
To: OldMissileer
Well she did manage to give the Calif. Dems a big case of STD-—SERIOUSLY TRANSFERRED DOLLARS!
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posted on
10/23/2011 4:40:59 AM PDT
by
BTCM
(Death and destruction is the only treaty Muslims comprehend.)
To: BTCM
Well she did manage to give the Calif. Dems a big case of STD-SERIOUSLY TRANSFERRED DOLLARS! :-)
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posted on
10/23/2011 5:20:39 AM PDT
by
OldMissileer
(Atlas, Titan, Minuteman, PK. Winners of the Cold War)
To: South40
Looting the looters?
“Everything about socialism is sham and affectation.” - 23.11 Ch23 Evil; Economic Harmonies; Frederic Bastiat 1801-1850.
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posted on
10/23/2011 5:21:41 AM PDT
by
PGalt
To: South40
So much for honor among thieves.
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posted on
10/23/2011 5:29:23 AM PDT
by
Rocky
(REPEAL IT!)
To: ScottinVA
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posted on
10/23/2011 5:33:37 AM PDT
by
ken5050
(Cain/Gingrich 2012!!! because sharing a couch with Pelosi is NOT the same as sharing a bed with her)
To: South40
Too funny! It’s only a problem when it’s their money but when it’s other people’s money, they’re all for spending it on deadbeats such as themselves.
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posted on
10/23/2011 5:36:13 AM PDT
by
jimnm
To: South40
This is of course, “Bush’s fault”.
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posted on
10/23/2011 5:36:44 AM PDT
by
glorgau
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