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DNC Wants Court to Force Action Against McCain on Public Money
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ABC News' Tahman Bradley Reports: The Democratic National Committee is set to file a complaint in federal court against the Federal Election Commission, saying the regulatory agency has failed to act on a request to investigate and take action against Sen. John McCain, the Republican presidential-nominee-in-waiting, for reversing his decision to use public money in the general election.
In February, the DNC asked the FEC to look into whether the McCain campaign violated federal election law by using the promise of federal matching funds for loans and by exceeding the $50 million spending limit for the primaries. The FEC has been unable to make a quorum since the initial DNC request.
Even before the Democrats submitted their February complaint, the FEC mailed the McCain campaign a letter asking for an explanation of an agreement it entered into with Fidelity Bank and Trust Bank of Bethesda. Democrats say that agreement is proof the McCain team violated the law.
Ironically, Barack Obama, Democrat of Illinois, has signaled he may break his pledge to run a publicly financed general election campaign should he get the nomination - but he never formally requested public money for the primary as McCain did.
Sen. McCain's request and approval for public financing came at a time when his campaign seemed to be on life support after a slow fundraising haul during the summer. Knowing that the Democratic nominee and outside groups would have a financial edge in the general election if he were forced to adhere to the spending limits requited in order to receive matching money, McCain now wants to opt out of the public system.
The complaint will be submitted on Monday, the DNC announced on a weekend press call.
Republican National Committee spokesman Alex Conant issued a statement on Sunday calling the lawuit "total nonesense" filed for public relations purposes.
"Rather than attacking John McCain, the Democrats should explain Barack Obama's elitist and condescending remarks about small town America, or his apparent willingness to break his word to the American people on taking public financing should he win his Party's nomination." Conant said.
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Kerry did the same thing as McCain.
McCain never took public money. He never took one cent. McCain on his loan never gave the certification for public financing. The key point is McCain never gave the certification to the bank so McCain is legally able to opt out. McCain purposefully did this so he would be allowed to opt out.
Dean opted out of public financing. Dean is being a hypocrite.
Howard Dean is a joke. He is acting like a little child.
Posted by: Jason | Apr 13, 2008 1:54:29 PM
I'm sure McCain's corrupt republican cronies will buy him out of this one. Just so he can go down in flames in the election. Although, it would be funny to see what happens, perhaps Ron Paul, Huckabee, or Romney would have to scramble up some dough to fight Hilliary and Barack on a whim. That scence would be worth it in itself. Come FEC, do your country a service make the rules COUNT for once!!!
Posted by: Ned | Apr 13, 2008 1:58:14 PM
The idea of a publicly finaced campaign has come and gone. It never could work, it never will work, and never should have been inacted to begin with. I am no McCain fan, but I could careless about this. This law should be taken off the books.
Posted by: Thinking | Apr 13, 2008 2:05:42 PM
Once again, the corrupt Dean-controlled DNC resorts to grandstanding and character assignation. Typical!
Posted by: Surelock Homes | Apr 13, 2008 2:13:11 PM
Ever since John McCain smelled the whiff of White House power, he has been taking more and more the low road to dishonor.
Of course the dishonorable John McCain is no stranger to impropriety bordering illegality. Guess can't teach this very old dog new tricks. lol
Remember the Keating Five?
John McCain used the application for Public Financing as a 'wink and a nod' to acquire funds, then he backs out of the Public Financing. That is an act of deception, a violation of at least the spirit of the Campaign Finance Laws, an illegality on the part of McCain.
Jason | Apr 13, 2008 1:54:29 PM
John Dean DID NOT do the exact same thing with the campaign finance.
In any event, a past wrong WOULD NOT BE a license for a future wrong by McCain!
Posted by: New Yorker | Apr 13, 2008 2:38:55 PM
DNC will not win any points for trying to box in McCain when Obama is backtracking on his pledge.
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McCain and Obama both lied about public financing. Hillary plays it straight.
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Posted by: WestCoastMessenger | Apr 13, 2008 3:36:07 PM
New Yorker
I always feel sorry for a person who is completely devoid of facts. Your wild assertions must certainly arise from discontinuous thinking. Unfortunately, modern psychology can offer no help for this affliction.
Posted by: S | Apr 13, 2008 3:53:23 PM
Wasnt it McCain who was taunting Barack for his dropping out? Barack did sign up yet. But MrMcCain did. is there trouble brewing for Hillary's running mate?
the other candidate who is ready on day1
Posted by: Lauren | Apr 13, 2008 4:38:23 PM
The people who are rebuking Barack Obama for saying that Americans lean to religion and personal protection when times get hard are just looking for an excuse. These individuals were never going to vote for Obama anyway. That the man had to apologize was ridiculous and for Hillary and McCain to speak as though Americans are content is even more ridiculous. PEOPLE SAY THEY DO NOT WANT POLITICIANS TELLING THEM HOW THEY FEEL WELL THEY APPEAR TO LOVE HILLARY FOR IT. SHE ALMOST ALWAYS TWIST THE WAY AMERICANS FEELS TO MAKE IT A VOTE FOR HER. There was not anything to get insulted about and I see a lot of people do not even know what elitist means. If people knew what elitist meant they would know Barack Obama does not fit the bill but Hillary Clinton and John McCain do. ELITE - 1. Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more. "Colors quaint elect." --Spenser.
2. (Theol.) Chosen as the object of mercy or divine favor; set apart to eternal life. "The elect angels." --1 Tim. v. 21.
3. Chosen to an office, but not yet actually inducted into it; as, bishop elect; governor or mayor elect.
OR MAYBE HE IS... WHATEVER HILLARY HAS ONC AGAIN TAKEN THE SPOTLIGHT OFF HERSELF WHEN THE VIEW WAS CRITICAL
Posted by: GAWANIA | Apr 13, 2008 7:31:20 PM
The people who are rebuking Barack Obama for saying that Americans lean to religion and personal protection when times get hard are just looking for an excuse. These individuals were never going to vote for Obama anyway. That the man had to apologize was ridiculous and for Hillary and McCain to speak as though Americans are content is even more ridiculous. PEOPLE SAY THEY DO NOT WANT POLITICIANS TELLING THEM HOW THEY FEEL WELL THEY APPEAR TO LOVE HILLARY FOR IT. SHE ALMOST ALWAYS TWIST THE WAY AMERICANS FEELS TO MAKE IT A VOTE FOR HER. There was not anything to get insulted about and I see a lot of people do not even know what elitist means. If people knew what elitist meant they would know Barack Obama does not fit the bill but Hillary Clinton and John McCain do. ELITE - 1. Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more. "Colors quaint elect." --Spenser.
2. (Theol.) Chosen as the object of mercy or divine favor; set apart to eternal life. "The elect angels." --1 Tim. v. 21.
3. Chosen to an office, but not yet actually inducted into it; as, bishop elect; governor or mayor elect.
OR MAYBE HE IS... WHATEVER HILLARY HAS ONC AGAIN TAKEN THE SPOTLIGHT OFF HERSELF WHEN THE VIEW WAS CRITICAL
Posted by: GAWANIA | Apr 13, 2008 7:31:21 PM
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