The WSJ says “McCain Relies on Funding Loopholes” here. The “loophole?” Having a compliance fund, according to the paper. When he accepted $84.1 million in public funding for his campaign, Sen. McCain agreed to not raise or spend any other money. But the law allows him to create what’s called a “compliance fund” to pay […]
Category: FEC
Joint Fundraising Makes News
The Times discovers joint fundraising.
Unity ’08 v. FEC
Late last week the opinion in Unity 08 v. FEC was announced. The opinion is here. The interesting case involves political committee status and the reviewability of Federal Election Commission advisory opinions.