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Thompson faces election complaint [A liberal blogger has filed a federal complaint....]
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Posted on 08/20/2007 12:34:22 PM PDT by Sub-Driver

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To: SE Mom

In KC Mo. I’m looking forward to the speach. Hopefully there will be a video of it.


41 posted on 08/20/2007 5:51:44 PM PDT by painter (Oval Office, Fred. Might be something you ought to think about.)
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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra
This was bound to happen anyway ... ...................... FRegards
42 posted on 08/20/2007 7:18:57 PM PDT by gonzo (In Florida, inmates make cigarettes in jail that I buy, and I can go to jail for smoking one! WTF?)
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To: Sub-Driver
Thought the name sounded familiar

Lane Hudson

43 posted on 08/20/2007 7:57:41 PM PDT by Domandred (Eagles soar, but unfortunately weasels never get sucked into jet engines)
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To: Sub-Driver

Freepers are missing the threat here. The goal is to tie up Thompson’s cash on hand for months while they wrangle in court on whether or not he was skirting the law by hoarding money for his Presidential campaign under the auspices of an exploratory committee. They will say he should not be able to transfer his “excess” funds over to his presidential campaign and it will freeze up his assets.

This could be a disaster for the Thompson campaign- Rootie must love it.


44 posted on 08/20/2007 9:18:27 PM PDT by Hail Spode
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To: perfect_rovian_storm; SE Mom

You are funny but I wish I had thought of this first!

“Thompson must raise money within federal contribution limits and must report it to the FEC once he becomes an official candidate.”

It is so infuriating that the guy who was one of the major players behind McCain-Feingold is now playing fast and loose with campaign finance rules.

No, Lane Hudson is not my real name. I stupidly used my real name when I signed up with FreeRepublic back in 1998. What was I thinking?


45 posted on 08/20/2007 9:23:13 PM PDT by Saundra Duffy (Romney Rocks!!!)
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To: Hail Spode

I hardly think it’s a disaster and I would hope that Giuliani is not stupid enough to be involved since there have been reports that his campaign security detail was being paid by Giuliani and Partners in violation of FEC “in kind” financing regulations.


46 posted on 08/20/2007 9:23:18 PM PDT by garv (Conservatism in '08)
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To: Sub-Driver
"The blogger, Lane Hudson, submitted his complaint to the Federal Election Commission on Monday saying Thompson has raised far more money than he needs to explore whether to run for president..."

Typical leftist nanny, always the expert on what other folks need...
47 posted on 08/20/2007 9:28:44 PM PDT by RightOnTheLeftCoast ([Thompson 2008!])
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To: garv

I said it COULD BE a disaster. If FT has four million dollars in his exploratory committee and the courts say he can’t spend any of it until they sort out the issue then he is hamstrung coming out of the gate. That is what this Hudson guy is after. You seriously don’t think that would be a disaster for Fred to have the same operating capital as Duncan Hunter his first month in the race?


48 posted on 08/20/2007 9:33:42 PM PDT by Hail Spode
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To: AdmSmith; Berosus; Convert from ECUSA; dervish; Ernest_at_the_Beach; Fred Nerks; KlueLass; ...
Ping!
49 posted on 08/20/2007 9:52:11 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (Profile updated Monday, August 20, 2007. https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: Sub-Driver
A trivial complaint. We'll hear the Left invent conspiracy theories in the event they lose next November.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

50 posted on 08/20/2007 9:53:38 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: Saundra Duffy
"It is so infuriating that the guy who was one of the major players behind McCain-Feingold is now playing fast and loose with campaign finance rules."

Excellent point!: )

51 posted on 08/20/2007 10:30:53 PM PDT by TAdams8591 ( Guiliani is a Democrat in Republican drag. Mitt Romney for president in 2008! : ))
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To: Sub-Driver
Under federal guidelines, the FEC will now give Thompson 15 days
to respond to the complaint.

If Thompson isn't doing anything illegal, why must he respond to
accusations that the Feds know isn't illegal?

Another Libby hunt tactic?

52 posted on 08/20/2007 10:47:59 PM PDT by MaxMax (God Bless America)
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To: saganite

Liberals are starting to realize what many Democrats already have.

FRED is the only one out there that can derail The Hillary Juggernaut, and it’s beginning to scare them shiiteless.


53 posted on 08/20/2007 10:51:21 PM PDT by tcrlaf (You can lead a Liberal to LOGIC, but you can't make it THINK)
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To: gonzo

BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHA!


55 posted on 08/21/2007 7:16:34 AM PDT by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra ("Don't touch that thing")
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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra

Glad you enjoyed it! That bit has made me laugh for years ................... FRegards


56 posted on 08/21/2007 7:28:58 PM PDT by gonzo (In Florida, inmates make cigarettes in jail that I buy, and I can go to jail for smoking one! WTF?)
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To: Seadog Bytes
Unfortunately, I have to pull that because of a copyright complaint from The Onion, which doesn't even want excerpts posted here.

Reference.

57 posted on 08/21/2007 7:32:48 PM PDT by Admin Moderator
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To: Saundra Duffy

Uh, the post is liberal B/S.

Run, FRed, Run!!


58 posted on 08/21/2007 7:37:59 PM PDT by Jim Robinson (Our God-given unalienable rights are not open to debate, negotiation or compromise!)
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To: Sub-Driver

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1880479/posts
Exploring Fred Thompson’s Finances

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1866784/posts
Race For The White House - 2nd Quarter Primary Fundraising


59 posted on 08/21/2007 7:40:44 PM PDT by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: Admin Moderator

The Onion??? You have got to be kidding!

Holy moly!


60 posted on 08/21/2007 7:50:06 PM PDT by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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