Bernie Sanders
In reply to the discussion: Sanders SCANDAL!!11!!! [View all]merrily
(45,251 posts)Did you know, that infamous $300 haircut led to his prosecution?
His wealthy, older benefactor was pissed that he got bad publicity for having his campaign pay for it. She called to say that it should come to her for money whenever something might embarrass John. So, they went to her for money to house and support his mistress. With the knowledge of her advisors, she made out the checks for antiques. So everyone knew that she was not making campaign donations. But, the D of J prosecuted him anyway, causing his already distressed family a new world of hurt. McCain, however, did use his wife's assets for his campaign, even though he took matching funds under McCain Feigngold. He got to pay the money back quietly.
IOKIYAR, even during a Democratic administration, with Democratic majorities in both Houses. No one in power wants that two Americas bs, so STFU.
That said, I don't let Edwards off the hook for wanting to leave us open to perhaps the biggest October surprise, ever.