Posts Tagged ‘donations’
Robert Reich: Can’t Solicit Foreign Donations
on Wednesday, August 10, 2016Robert Reich Money Quote saying Trump needs to stop seeking foreign campaign donations because it is against the law to do so. He’s also been actively soliciting campaign funds from officials of foreign governments — in the United Kingdom, Iceland, Australia and elsewhere.Robert Reich said:
“Someone should let Trump know it’s illegal for candidates for federal office to solicit foreign money, regardless of whether the donations ever materialize” — Robert Reich
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Reich continues, “In addition, foreign individuals, corporations and governments are barred from either giving money directly to U.S. candidates or spending on advertising to influence U.S. elections.”
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Elizabeth Warren: 32 Outspent 3.7 Million
on Monday, February 1, 2016In 2012 about 3.7 million Americans gave modest donations under $200 to President Obama and Mitt Romney. Those donations add up to three hundred and thirteen million dollars. In the same election 32 people gave monster donations to super PACs. 32 people spent slightly more on the 2012 elections than the 3.7 million people who sent modest dollar donations to their preferred presidential candidate
“When 32 people can outspend 3.7 million citizens it’s pretty obvious that democracy is in real danger” — Elizabeth Warren
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Elizabeth Warren: 32 People Outspent Voters
on Saturday, March 21, 2015Elizabeth Warren Money Quotation saying a handful of millionaires and billionaires contributed more to political campaigns through super PACs than all small contributors in 2012. Elizabeth Warren said:
“32 people spent slightly more on the 2012 elections than the 3.7 million typical Americans who sent in modest dollar donations to their preferred Presidential candidate. When 32 people can outspend 3.7 million citizens, our democracy is in real danger” — Elizabeth Warren
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