The ex-president got a top aide to send the texts accusing the donor’s massive Preserve America PAC of being run by RINOs. But aides fear he is being manipulated.

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    1 month ago

    Is it not illegal for a candidate to coordinate directly with a PAC?

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      1 month ago

      I’m wondering how his Supreme Court cronies will cover for him this time. He isn’t the president, so this can’t be an official act.

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      He is probably not from a legal standpoint. He is talking to her and she just funds the pac and selects the people who run it. It’s super easy to get around that law.

    • CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      I believe the distinction is a Super PAC. I’m not sure of the specific differences outside of a Super Pac may not be for a specific candidate and can be funded without donation disclosures.