Herman Cain used campaign funds to buy copies of his book from a company he runs
source: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-10-18/cain-used-campaign-funds-to-buy-autobiography.html
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While it is legal for campaigns to buy candidates' books (often given a premiums for particular donation levels) it is NOT legal for them to profit from the use of campaign funds to buy books.
Cain campaign bought the books, published by a division of Simon & Schuster Inc., from T.H.E. New Voice, Inc. which he runs.
THE New Voice, Inc., [ http://www.thinkersvoice.com/ ] website home page sure looks like an offshoot of his campaign, but, you know, without all that FEC rules 'n stuff maybe?
So, is he funneling $ into one of his other accounts, which would seem to be illegal? Even if that other corp looks to be doing the same work as his official campaign? Is this one more GOP end run around the sieve that comprise the laughably weak FEC regulations as sorta applied, in some casees, and generally not so much IYAR?
Shine more light on the guy, folks. Remember that old adage 'familiarity breeds contempt' and put lots of strong legs under stories about Cain.
By the way, what is the deal with the name Cain? Last prez race, McCain. Now Cain regular strong in the pack? Is this just one more dog whistle blown to the fundies? Cain, Cain, hmmm, that rings a bell. 'Hells bells, Mabel, it's in the bible! It's a sign, a sign I tells ya!'
Cain campaign bought the books, published by a division of Simon & Schuster Inc., from T.H.E. New Voice, Inc. which he runs.
THE New Voice, Inc., [ http://www.thinkersvoice.com/ ] website home page sure looks like an offshoot of his campaign, but, you know, without all that FEC rules 'n stuff maybe?
So, is he funneling $ into one of his other accounts, which would seem to be illegal? Even if that other corp looks to be doing the same work as his official campaign? Is this one more GOP end run around the sieve that comprise the laughably weak FEC regulations as sorta applied, in some casees, and generally not so much IYAR?
Shine more light on the guy, folks. Remember that old adage 'familiarity breeds contempt' and put lots of strong legs under stories about Cain.
By the way, what is the deal with the name Cain? Last prez race, McCain. Now Cain regular strong in the pack? Is this just one more dog whistle blown to the fundies? Cain, Cain, hmmm, that rings a bell. 'Hells bells, Mabel, it's in the bible! It's a sign, a sign I tells ya!'
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chew_chew
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Sounds like he is stealing campaign contributions. Is that what he means by self-made-man?
- 7 months ago
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attilatheblond
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Misti:
Well, his 9-9-9 plan would sure save poor chaps like Warren Buffett a bundle!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/17/warren-buffett-no-income-tax-999_n_1016...
- 7 months ago
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attilatheblond
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attilatheblond
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Misti:
Beginning to thing the 'Cain' name is some sort of dog whistle to the fundies and RW xian baggers too. Consider: Last GOP nominee, McCAIN. Present pack possible leader CAIN.
Yep, I reckon it's a dog whistle. ‘Hells bells, Mabel, it’s in the bible! It’s a sign, a sign I tells ya!’
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