VRPdommy |
06-01-2019 04:26 PM |
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Originally Posted by kane
(Post 22478806)
The rules are pretty simple. Any leftover money can be given to charity or to a political party. They can also donate up to certain amounts to other candidates. They cannot use it for any kind of personal stuff.
There is a bit of a grey area in there with the Citizens United ruling which made it legal for SuperPACS to get money and spend it however they want without disclosing where the money went. So, in theory, a SuperPAC could give money to a candidate if it wanted to. However, if the money was raised by that candidate for their campaign, they are not allowed to spend it on personal things.
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Sounds like it needs a rule that it be disposed within 1-2 years because I know if it is not being used for the campaign intended, it has to be disposed other ways.
You can't use it for election of a different office for yourself.
Having to much time allows it to be drained off other likely legal but likely immoral ways.
A smart move would probably be for the candidate to state where the money will go at the start of their campaign as they set-up the fund. Everyone will know in advance of giving.
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