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PAC affiliated with DNC receives record fine in Minnesota

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burnedout

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WCCO TV - Minneapolis,, MN

Democratic Group Slapped With Heavy Fine

Dec 21, 2004 4:40 pm US/Central
St. Paul (AP) Minnesota campaign regulators slapped a national Democratic political group with $317,950 in fines Tuesday for violating state campaign finance disclosure laws, the largest penalty of its kind issued in Minnesota.

The 21st Century Democrats is the same organization at the center of a campaign finance flap involving House Democratic leader Matt Entenza, whose $300,000 in contributions to the group prompted Republicans to file complaints with state and federal election watchdogs on Monday.

The Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure board issued a $292,950 fine against the group's state chapter and a $25,000 penalty against the national entity for shortcomings in reports dating to 2002.

The fines weren't related to the complaint involving Entenza; they were aimed squarely at the actions of the group. The group has had a presence in Minnesota for a few years, and this year it financed voter drives and paid staffers to assist Democratic statehouse candidates.

The six-member campaign board -- comprised of Democrats, Republicans and independents -- found probable cause that the Washington-based 21st Century Democrats broke various Minnesota reporting laws for hundreds of thousands of dollars it brought into the state. . . . . .
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Hmmm, I wonder if "21st Century Democrats" will try that again?
 
Originally posted by: burnedout
WCCO TV - Minneapolis,, MN

Democratic Group Slapped With Heavy Fine

Dec 21, 2004 4:40 pm US/Central
St. Paul (AP) Minnesota campaign regulators slapped a national Democratic political group with $317,950 in fines Tuesday for violating state campaign finance disclosure laws, the largest penalty of its kind issued in Minnesota.

The 21st Century Democrats is the same organization at the center of a campaign finance flap involving House Democratic leader Matt Entenza, whose $300,000 in contributions to the group prompted Republicans to file complaints with state and federal election watchdogs on Monday.

The Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure board issued a $292,950 fine against the group's state chapter and a $25,000 penalty against the national entity for shortcomings in reports dating to 2002.

The fines weren't related to the complaint involving Entenza; they were aimed squarely at the actions of the group. The group has had a presence in Minnesota for a few years, and this year it financed voter drives and paid staffers to assist Democratic statehouse candidates.

The six-member campaign board -- comprised of Democrats, Republicans and independents -- found probable cause that the Washington-based 21st Century Democrats broke various Minnesota reporting laws for hundreds of thousands of dollars it brought into the state. . . . . .
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Hmmm, I wonder if "21st Century Democrats" will try that again?
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I guess so... as soon as the RNC stops paying people to tear up Democratic registrations by the tens of thousands.
 
Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
I guess so... as soon as the RNC stops paying people to tear up Democratic registrations by the tens of thousands.
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How's that recount in Ohio going?
 
Originally posted by: yllus
Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
I guess so... as soon as the RNC stops paying people to tear up Democratic registrations by the tens of thousands.
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How's that recount in Ohio going?
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Finding bits of evidence here and there... Ohio SoS still isn't obeying Ohio State Law... typical Repuke sh*t.
 
OMG, political crooks. Why would you think the Democrats are any better than Republican Politicians and Lobbyists? They are all after the same thing, power.
 
Originally posted by: yllus
Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
Originally posted by: yllus
Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
I guess so... as soon as the RNC stops paying people to tear up Democratic registrations by the tens of thousands.
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How's that recount in Ohio going?
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Finding bits of evidence here and there... Ohio SoS still isn't obeying Ohio State Law... typical Repuke sh*t.
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How's your geography, Darkhawk28?
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How can you DO that and still be an a-hole?
 
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
OMG, political crooks. Why would you think the Democrats are any better than Republican Politicians and Lobbyists? They are all after the same thing, power.
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True. The biggest thing for me is fair elections.... that's it.

But to get back on the OP.... a PAC <> DNC.

 
Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
Originally posted by: yllus
How's your geography, Darkhawk28?
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How can you DO that and still be an a-hole?
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*snickers* You've got to be in the top three most amusing posters in this forum area. You cling to your truths like they've got your balls attached to them. I mean, just look at your sig. Who's supposed to take you seriously?
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
OMG, political crooks. Why would you think the Democrats are any better than Republican Politicians and Lobbyists? They are all after the same thing, power.
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Word.
 
Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
OMG, political crooks. Why would you think the Democrats are any better than Republican Politicians and Lobbyists? They are all after the same thing, power.
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True. The biggest thing for me is fair elections.... that's it.

But to get back on the OP.... a PAC <> DNC.
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How can you say that Kerry and Edwards won the 2004 election and keep a straight face. I can't stand the Dub but I can accept reality and the reality is that the Dub and his Handler won the 2004 election

 
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
OMG, political crooks. Why would you think the Democrats are any better than Republican Politicians and Lobbyists? They are all after the same thing, power.
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True. The biggest thing for me is fair elections.... that's it.

But to get back on the OP.... a PAC <> DNC.
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How can you say that Kerry and Edwards won the 2004 election and keep a straight face. I can't stand the Dub but I can accept reality and the reality is that the Dub and his Handler won the 2004 election
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Too many coincidences and bits of information for me to believe otherwise.... if you wish to discuss this seriously, you are welcome to PM me.
 
Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
OMG, political crooks. Why would you think the Democrats are any better than Republican Politicians and Lobbyists? They are all after the same thing, power.
Click to expand...

True. The biggest thing for me is fair elections.... that's it.

But to get back on the OP.... a PAC <> DNC.
Click to expand...
How can you say that Kerry and Edwards won the 2004 election and keep a straight face. I can't stand the Dub but I can accept reality and the reality is that the Dub and his Handler won the 2004 election
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Too many coincidences and bits of information for me to believe otherwise.... if you wish to discuss this seriously, you are welcome to PM me.
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No offense but I can't take the notion that Kerry actually won the last election seriously.
 
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
OMG, political crooks. Why would you think the Democrats are any better than Republican Politicians and Lobbyists? They are all after the same thing, power.
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True. The biggest thing for me is fair elections.... that's it.

But to get back on the OP.... a PAC <> DNC.
Click to expand...
How can you say that Kerry and Edwards won the 2004 election and keep a straight face. I can't stand the Dub but I can accept reality and the reality is that the Dub and his Handler won the 2004 election
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Too many coincidences and bits of information for me to believe otherwise.... if you wish to discuss this seriously, you are welcome to PM me.
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No offense but I can't take the notion that Kerry actually won the last election seriously.
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That's fine, that's your choice. But I find it quite curious as to how many people get so hateful about my sig.
 
As an Irish-Italian person, I think you're a disgrace. Heck, even if I wasn't Irish-Italian, I'd still think you're a disgrace.
 
Originally posted by: mwtgg
As an Irish-Italian person, I think you're a disgrace. Heck, even if I wasn't Irish-Italian, I'd still think you're a disgrace.
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This must be the hate DarkHawk was talking about.
 
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