Sen. Cruz: The Real Story of What Is Happening in Washington ( 59:47 )
Published on Sep 28, 2015
It really IS worth your time.
Posted on 09/30/2015 11:49:29 AM PDT by GIdget2004
All fifteen major Republican presidential candidates have cleared the first important hurdle for participating in the GOP's nominating process by beating the deadline to qualify for South Carolina's primary -- and paying a hefty filing fee.
The Palmetto State's deadline is Wednesday -- the first filing deadline in the nation -- and the state's Republican Party requires a $40,000 fee, which is the most expensive filing fee in the country.
All the major candidates, including low-polling, lesser known candidates such as former Virginia Governor James Gilmore and former New York governor George Pataki have submitted the forms and paid. Pataki was the last one to file, having to overnight a package to the South Carolina Republican Party, which received the package midday on Wednesday.
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, who left the race last week, already had paid and does not get a refund. Former Texas Governor Rick Perry, who also dropped out because of problems raising money, never filed.
Each state has different requirements and those guidelines are set by the state party. What makes it more confusing and complicated is that the deadlines are not in order that the state holds its primary or caucus. Candidates must spend valuable time and resources researching and figuring out deadlines and requirements in each state, which often include a declaration of candidacy, signatures from voters, fees or some combination those three.
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Yes, but did any of the candidates pay the extra $50,000 fee to have their name actually printed onto the S.C. Primary ballot?
“and the state’s Republican Party requires a $40,000 fee, which is the most expensive filing fee in the country. “
The GOPe wants to make sure that no underfunded conservative can run.
SC must think it is special to charge a $40K filing fee. But then you remember that Linda Graham is their senator and you know they aren’t very smart.
“SC must think it is special to charge a $40K filing fee.”
The fee to file to be on the ballot for House or Senate is over $10,000 in SC. Ridiculous.
Hey, what’s Alan Keyes up to these days?
Where do you live?
That just ain’t right. It assures that only the wealthy or puppets of the wealthy can compete in the election.
Never once have said that the primary elections here are not manipulated to favor the elite’s preferences.
That just ain’t right. It assures that only the wealthy or puppets of the wealthy can compete in the election.
Why would you suppose a candidate with Zero chance of winning would pay that enormous fee?
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