Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Hillary Clinton
In reply to the discussion: Jane Sanders just spent 10 min. stuttering through a most embarrassing interview on MSNBC. [View all]Her Sister
(6,444 posts)33. What Happens to the Leftover Campaign Money?
https://gobling.wordpress.com/2016/04/09/what-happens-to-the-leftover-campaign-money/
More in link...
Independent Senator Bernie Sanders is sitting on millions in campaign funds for his run for the presidency. He also faces the nearly impossible goal of gaining the Democratic nomination. So when his bid comes to its conclusion, what will he do with those millions?
Theres no clear answer but one possibility just might land a Republican in the White House.
Candidates whose campaigns end unsuccessfully are not required to disperse the donations. These funds may sit in their campaign account indefinitely. However, when failed candidates dispose of these funds, they must follow a set of regulations embodied in the 1989 Ethics Reform Act and detailed in Chapter 11 of the Code of Federal Regulations. A simplified version of those regulations is listed below.
REGULATED USE OF EXCESS CAMPAIGN DONATIONS
1. Funds cannot be used for personal use.
2. Funds may be used to pay campaign bills and debts.
3. Funds may be returned to contributors.
4. Funds may be donated to a charity.
5. Funds may be donated to a political party.
6. Funds may be donated to a political candidate.
As of this writing, Bernie Sanders principal campaign fund shows $17 million cash-on-hand. That amount will change as more reports come in to the FEC, showing both added donations as well as disbursements. So the cash-on-hand may rise or dip.
Theres no clear answer but one possibility just might land a Republican in the White House.
Candidates whose campaigns end unsuccessfully are not required to disperse the donations. These funds may sit in their campaign account indefinitely. However, when failed candidates dispose of these funds, they must follow a set of regulations embodied in the 1989 Ethics Reform Act and detailed in Chapter 11 of the Code of Federal Regulations. A simplified version of those regulations is listed below.
REGULATED USE OF EXCESS CAMPAIGN DONATIONS
1. Funds cannot be used for personal use.
2. Funds may be used to pay campaign bills and debts.
3. Funds may be returned to contributors.
4. Funds may be donated to a charity.
5. Funds may be donated to a political party.
6. Funds may be donated to a political candidate.
As of this writing, Bernie Sanders principal campaign fund shows $17 million cash-on-hand. That amount will change as more reports come in to the FEC, showing both added donations as well as disbursements. So the cash-on-hand may rise or dip.
More in link...
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
Recommendations
0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):
75 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
Jane Sanders just spent 10 min. stuttering through a most embarrassing interview on MSNBC. [View all]
Surya Gayatri
Apr 2016
OP
More silly insistence that the Bern is "bringing SO many new voters into the process..."
Surya Gayatri
Apr 2016
#5
Totally in the dark. Not a clue. It was embarrassing for the N°1 surrogate!
Surya Gayatri
Apr 2016
#7
No, she's too much of an amateur. But, that begs the question...what the hell is she
Surya Gayatri
Apr 2016
#62
You know the answer to that. No, she kept a respectful distance and let the pros do their job.
Surya Gayatri
Apr 2016
#10
I think the Obamas should move to Vermont, where Michelle can primary the Bern.
displacedtexan
Apr 2016
#47
What a bunch of amateurs, except when it comes to hitting up their disciples
Surya Gayatri
Apr 2016
#12
Where will all that money will end up after Sanders finally does his long awaited swan song?
procon
Apr 2016
#19
Doesn't the DNC get some of it? I don't know the rules for left-over cash.
Surya Gayatri
Apr 2016
#23
Thanks for the info. Somehow, I don't see the Bern giving a red cent to the Dem Party
Surya Gayatri
Apr 2016
#39
He could. I doubt he will. Most likely he will save it for his next Senate run.
Lucinda
Apr 2016
#34
Was there a thought if Sanders ran on the DNC ticket He would automatically win?
Thinkingabout
Apr 2016
#13
They are delivering answers and nothing more. Accept reality, it isn't voted fraud or
Thinkingabout
Apr 2016
#38
"...do everything they possibly can to make sure Hillary can't move towards the general election..."
Surya Gayatri
Apr 2016
#26
I KNOW! I just wanted to scream: "What PARTY did you friggin' join already..for your
Surya Gayatri
Apr 2016
#28
So... Jane just said that we just don't understand what Bernie has to offer?
displacedtexan
Apr 2016
#40
That was the gist, yes. We Democrats are just too blinkered and blind to the Bern's
Surya Gayatri
Apr 2016
#43
The only things I heard him hammering is breaking up the banks, Hillary gets big money
Thinkingabout
Apr 2016
#45