Carson campaign in turmoil as finance chair quits (1/31 4Q FEC deadline horror for Bush, Rubio too)

Politico ^ | 1/14/16 | KYLE CHENEY

[jimbo123]

Dean Parker was under fire for big spending, including paying himself $20,000 a month.

Ben Carson's national finance chairman resigned Thursday amid questions about his use of campaign funds and criticism from Carson allies and donors. Carson, a retired neurosurgeon, appointed Parker, a tech industry entrepreneur from Mobile, Alabama, in May to spearhead the campaign’s fundraising efforts. Parker’s been a relatively little-noticed campaign power, having Carson’s ear despite friction with other leaders. Since he joined, some campaign insiders told POLITICO, his operation has piled up unnecessary expenses and paid hefty consulting fees to an inexperienced staff. Parker recently began earning a $20,000 monthly salary, which veteran campaign operatives say is unusual for what is typically an unpaid, honorary role.

[jimbo123]

Grab some popcorn and sit back and watch the action when Bush, Rubio and Carson and the rest are forced to release their horrifying 4th Quarter fundraising and cash on hand FEC reports on 1/31. Only ones in good shape are Cruz and Trump.

[pepsionice]

If the $20k a month was to do everything, and handle IRS paperwork....I probably wouldn’t say a word. If he’s not doing ‘everything’....fire the guy.

[Sacajaweau]

Have always said Carson was in this for the money....and apparently, so were his friends.

There was some scandal about Carson's charity and what he was paying someone.

[nopardons]

You are correct and Carson was talked into running by John Philip Sousa IV, who is a shadowy character.

[Slyfox]

I think Ben Carson got in because he wrote a good book, went on his speaking tours, got a great response and many people told him he should run for president.

I don't think he got in it for the money. He wrote his book for the money, but the presidency is not like receiving royalties or retiring from his investments on his doctoring years.

He is a good man who has been out-matched.

[Jim Noble]

The Federal Elections Commission is unconstitutional, as are all laws pertaining to what is permissible for a citizen who wants to present himself for public office.

[bobby.223]

Carson’s pals Farakhan and Sharpton are gonna be sad over this!

[ConservativeMind]

I agree.