ethics

Louisiana Joins in the Ranks and Begins Fundraising

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

Since almost 2 years ago, Louisiana Federation of College Republicans have not been actively fundraising, at least on a grand scale. Now, the state federation, led by Rudy Perciful, will embark upon this endeavor, setting a goal of obtaining $50k. The money will be allocated toward bringing CRs in from across the country in order […]

DNC Sues McCain

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

After 120 days, any case filed with the FEC can go to court if no action is taken, and this is just what the DNC is doing. Since the FEC only has two commissioners, a ruling is impossible right now.
The Democratice National Committee alleges that Senator John McCain “should not have been […]

FEC, a Work in Progress

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

The FEC STILL has only 2 commissioners. With a max of six needed by law, the 2 commissioners cannot meet the quorum requirement to rule on ethics, finance questions, or if a campaign has broken the law with faulty practice. The Senate is in charge of approving the commissioners, which so far, has seemed […]

I like it here and you can’t make me leave

Thursday, October 4th, 2007

Larry Craig stays. Republicans lose.

Dem Congressman charged with assault and battery

Monday, August 20th, 2007

Democrat Representative Robert Filner of California was charged with assault and battery following an incident at Dulles International Airport Sunday night by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
Police were called to the baggage claim area around 6 p.m. when Filner attempted to enter an area authorized for airline employees only. Several witnesses say they saw […]

Quote of the Day

Monday, August 20th, 2007

If a pickpocket becomes a mugger, he becomes more open and honest, but that doesn’t make him more admirable.
-New York Post on the results of Congressional Earmark Reform

Ohio College Republicans are worse than tele-marketers: Allegations OH CRs are acting unethically

Friday, August 17th, 2007

If you are like me, from time to time you get a call from a tele-marketer trying to sell you a new service or product. Every so often AT&T will call and ask if I would like to switch to AT&T internet and phone service, or other times, The Plain Dealer will call and […]