There is only one opinion ever that states (in dicta as it wasn't an issue) that information could have "value" that fits the element of the code. It had to do with a hypothetical situation where a polling company that GAVE one side its results and recommendations for actions and not the other. It was considered value (in the dicta) because such information is usually paid for by campaigns to polling companies.
There are zero other times value has been applied to information. There is also a quantifiable value associated with the gift from a polling company because they are in the business of providing those services for a fee.
The Dems try to stretch that one instance of dicta to mean that all info could be considered "value". It is a huge stretch. Especially because violations of FECA are to be construed liberally in favor of the accused.
What this means is that a court would have to find for the first time ever that in the case at issue that information constitutes value...and for the first time ever in any case that information not easily quantifiable constitutes value. All while considering the facts liberally in favor of Trump.
I have no doubt there is a court out there somewhere that may agree. That would be a political ruling, however, which should be very scary to everyone. Pushing this narrative is extremely short sighted.
The Russians stated goal, according to the IC report constantly cited by democrats, was to instill doubt in the electoral process of the US. The democrats reaction and "muh Russians" has done more to accomplish Russia's goals than they could have ever hoped.
Many facts show a democrat-Russia collusion. Few, if any, otherwise.
The “Russia, Russia, Russia” drumbeat is a smoke screen to keep anyone form looking at what really happened.
The DNC e-mails were not hacked, they were leaked and the leaker was murdered.
“To refuse the meeting would have been crazy, reckless, and irresponsible.”
This is the only part of the story that really matters. It would have been irresponsible to not take that meeting.
So the Russians lied to get a meeting to talk about sanctions against their ruling cartel.
Gosh, where have I seen that before?
“On the legal front, FEC violation would require something of value to have been received by Trump’s campaign from a foreign government.”
The French president publicly endorsed Hillary. She didn’t disavow. Is that a violation?
If it is, I’m guessing that the penalty is a small fine. Not charges of treason and the death penalty.
Good post in explaining the law. It would be a huge stretch indeed to say that info is the same as a monetary contibution.
The thing is though, it appears no information was given. So even if the libs can say info is the same as money, they can’t show that any info was exchanged.
Prediction—This will fade into nothing in the next week or two, just like everything else has.
I wish we could deport all these lefties, trade them for some people from Poland. What good are these lefties for the country? It’s like trying to swim with cement shoes. They are completely out of control now, just utterly raving lunatics.
What do we know about Goldstone?