mcoop 628 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 The Federal Elections Commission released a letter to the Bernie Sanders campaign detailing campaign finance issues they have with his campaign with the latest forms Bernie 2016 filed. Now to be fair to Bernie, his campaign has refunded some of the people who donated more than $2,700 back in December and January, however there have been no listed refunds since then. To note this paperwork requires a response by 6/14/16 which just happens to be the day of the final primary so IF Bernie responds it will be as DC is filling out the last votes of the primary. Some highlights include: Actor/Bernie Supporter Mark Ruffalo continuing to donate after reaching his $2,700 limit and the campaign not refunding the excess money Ahmed Abdelmeguid (highlighting him because he is first on the list) donating $12,604.05 from Jan 1st to March 31st Someone named Scott Walker (and I highly doubt it’s the Wisconsin governor but I find it funny) donating $2,825.31 Attachment page 1 through the top of 595 are all donations that are above the $2,700.00 limit that have yet to be refunded. A lot of this is people making multiple donations and they may not realize they hit the $2,700 limit, though in the case of people like Mark Ruffalo who received a refund for reaching the limit and continuing to donate there is known deceit by the donator in my opinion. THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM WITH HILLARY OR TRUMP'S CANPAIGNS, JUST BERNIES. you can find the FEC letter on their government site here: http://docquery.fec.gov/pdf/847/201605100300045847/201605100300045847.pdf Article with more details and provided content of thread: http://m.dailykos.com/story/2016/5/11/1525428/-FEC-releases-damning-639-pages-of-violations-by-Bernie-Sanders-campaign reddit: https://m.reddit.com/r/hillaryclinton/comments/4iv7yn/the_fec_just_issued_bernie_sanders_campaign_639/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 52,838 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 This is gonna get messy considering this is like Bernies unofficial fan site Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcoop 628 Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 5 minutes ago, Economy said: This is gonna get messy considering this is like Bernies unofficial fan site I doubt it. It's only a hit thread if it's one bashing Hillary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himeros26 1,688 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Girl I thought it was something serious like campaigning at primary sites Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,645 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Why do people go over the limit? Just creating issues. Also, I don't see this being reported everywhere. If it were Trump or Clinton it would be plastered everywhere lol. Anyway, all they have to do is refund these people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LebaneseDude 6,146 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Just another way to bypass the Super PAC. Edited just now by LebaneseDude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonkers 30,860 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 When will Bernie release transcripts from his conversations with Mark Ruffalo? He must be getting a back-door deal!! Why else would he donate money?! I heard Bernie stole $200,000 from city hall after his last term as Mayor - and women in his office got paid 38% less and I'm pretty sure the Earth is flat. Remember to like and subscribe, and click on the bell icon to get the latest updates Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezze0410 395 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 10 minutes ago, Morphine Prince said: Why do people go over the limit? Just creating issues. Also, I don't see this being reported everywhere. If it were Trump or Clinton it would be plastered everywhere lol. Anyway, all they have to do is refund these people. If only it were so easy. Even if the Elections Commission drops all accusations upon being presented with the paperwork documenting the refunds (which it won't; these details need to be vetted, which takes a long time in and of itself), his rivals--Hilary or Trump--will have every right to protest that his breaking the rules still gave him an unfair advantage. The donations were spent on advertising, which could have positively influenced his performances in primaries, which could in turn have allowed him to gain momentum later on in his campaign; refunding the money would not immediately remove the benefits he had gained from them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LebaneseDude 6,146 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Bernie should just quit now before the scandals catch up to him. Edited just now by LebaneseDude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcoop 628 Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 8 minutes ago, Bonkers said: When will Bernie release transcripts from his conversations with Mark Ruffalo? He must be getting a back-door deal!! Why else would he donate money?! I heard Bernie stole $200,000 from city hall after his last term as Mayor - and women in his office got paid 38% less and I'm pretty sure the Earth is flat. please stay on TOPIC. I know Bernie stans like to think he walks on water and does no wrong, but please. Make a thread about Hillary if you'd like, but this isn't the place. This thread is devoted to the Sanders' campaigns 639 of pages of violations issued by the FEC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LebaneseDude 6,146 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Just now, mcoop said: please stay on TOPIC. I know Bernie stans like to think he walks on water and does no wrong, but please. Make a thread about Hillary if you'd like, but this isn't the place. This thread is devoted to the Sanders' campaigns 639 of pages of violations issued by the FEC. Bonkers is being cynical Edited just now by LebaneseDude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcoop 628 Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 1 minute ago, LebaneseDude said: Bonkers is being cynical Oh ****. I need sleep, clearly. I've gone bonkers. Sorry @Bonkers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 60,886 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 23 minutes ago, LebaneseDude said: Bernie should just quit now before the scandals catch up to him. Just wait for the indictment to catch up to Hillary! #DropOutHillary ==== Also, of the over 2 million donations, I'm surprised that there weren't more ****-ups. Only Bernie has to deal with this many individual donations. This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LebaneseDude 6,146 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Just now, FATCAT said: Just wait for the indictment to catch up to Hillary! #DropOutHillary ==== Also, of the over 2 million donations, I'm surprised that there weren't more ****-ups. Only Bernie has to deal with this many individual donations. Not you posting attacks on Hillary in a thread about Bernie. The blatant hatred for Hillary yet casual dismissal of Bernie's problems. Edited just now by LebaneseDude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcoop 628 Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 1 minute ago, FATCAT said: Just wait for the indictment to catch up to Hillary! #DropOutHillary ==== Also, of the over 2 million donations, I'm surprised that there weren't more ****-ups. Only Bernie has to deal with this many individual donations. You're going to be sadly disappointed because she won't be indicted. Nice try though. Also, not you turning this thread into a positive for Bernie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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