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Hassin Bin Sober

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13. So you had 10 grand to piss away on a race you know you couldn't win? Ok.

Reply to former9thward (Reply #12)

Mon May 16, 2022, 03:24 PM

May 2022

Not sure why you are bringing this up. Remember, we are talking about amounts over $250k. The law, until struck down by the loons on the court, exempted the first $250k. But that wasn’t good enough for Fat Dracula.

You should have gone after the Illinois Republican Party for the dough.

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With interest? underpants May 2022 #1

If there is any interest it is set by FEC regulations. former9thward May 2022 #2

Yeah sure, a lot of NOT independently wealthy candidates loan themselves $500k. Hassin Bin Sober May 2022 #5

Does the FEC require proof that the loan actually occurred? LonePirate May 2022 #9

I'm sure there would need to be a paper trail upon any investigation. Hassin Bin Sober May 2022 #10

As a former candidate I can tell you yes. proof is required for all financials by the FEC. former9thward May 2022 #11

I was asked about twenty years ago by the State party to run for Congress. former9thward May 2022 #12

So you had 10 grand to piss away on a race you know you couldn't win? Ok. Hassin Bin Sober May 2022 #13

Yes, keyboard warriors know so much about practical politics. former9thward May 2022 #14

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