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SoCalDem

(103,856 posts)
Tue Jul 7, 2015, 08:15 PM Jul 2015

If the GOP wants to whittle down the debates, it's simple fix

NO one participates until ALL their paperwork is done, and on file with the FEC and media.. (NO EXTENSIONS)..

I'm sure that some of them (especially Trump) will drag their feet until the very last second, and will then bow out after he has caused shitstorm after shitstorm.

Only TRUE candidates, who have followed every rule to the letter, should be participating in debates ..

That one thing would separate the wheat from the chaf

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If the GOP wants to whittle down the debates, it's simple fix (Original Post) SoCalDem Jul 2015 OP
It's all chaff TexasProgresive Jul 2015 #1
I want them all! tazkcmo Jul 2015 #2
+1 daleanime Jul 2015 #4
448 people have officially filed their paperwork with the FEC to run for President. former9thward Jul 2015 #3
But probably most have not filred ALL the paperwork SoCalDem Jul 2015 #5
I clinked on all the Democratic candidates former9thward Jul 2015 #6

tazkcmo

(7,286 posts)
2. I want them all!
Tue Jul 7, 2015, 08:24 PM
Jul 2015

What a glorious vein of material for comedians and Democratic candidates! Who needs 2 billion dollars in campaign funds when all you have to do is give these guys a mic and a camera? Pure gold.

SoCalDem

(103,856 posts)
5. But probably most have not filred ALL the paperwork
Tue Jul 7, 2015, 08:52 PM
Jul 2015

Anyone with the filing fee can start the process, but not many do ALL the work..like banking records, tax info etc.. Look how long Mittens failed to do that..and never really did do all she should have..

Trump can (and others as well) can get 2 45-day extensions, before filing the final bits of info..

former9thward

(31,802 posts)
6. I clinked on all the Democratic candidates
Tue Jul 7, 2015, 09:09 PM
Jul 2015

and the major Republican candidates. It appears none of them have filed anything more than the simple one page declaration of candidacy.

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