Probe of Cain's campaign finances sought

[deminks]

Source: Reuters

WASHINGTON — A consumer group asked regulators on Friday to probe allegations that Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain got illegal campaign cash from an influential conservative group backed by the wealthy brothers who run Koch Industries.

The Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics consumer group in Washington said it filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission seeking a probe of a report alleging that tens of thousands of dollars in illegal contributions were made to Cain's campaign earlier this year by outside political groups.

Officials for the Cain campaign did not respond to a request for comment.

Corporations, including those that are not-for-profit, are not allowed to donate to presidential candidates. Only individuals and political action committees can give, and such contributions are limited.



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When it rains, it pours, heh Hermie?

[Maeve]

1. this is much more serious than the 'sexy' scandal

And I phrased it that way to point out why it's not getting the same over-saturation coverage...

[SpiralHawk]

2. Republicon Family Values

sheesh.