Wendy Davis' primary opponent faces fine

[TexasTowelie]

AUSTIN — Reynaldo Madrigal, the only opponent of state Sen. Wendy Davis in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, will most likely receive at least a $500 fine for failing to file campaign finance reports on time.

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[font color=green]Madrigal is a 71-year-old photographer and ran campaigns for Democratic nominee for land commissioner in 2002 and mayor of Corpus Christi in 2011. He is also serving as a part-time judge for the Seadrift community.[/font]

[Gothmog]

1. I just filed two of these reports

They are a pain

[TexasTowelie]

2. They may be a pain,

but the information that the public gains from those reports is invaluable.

From a personal perspective and with the occasional exception, I'd be wary of voting for any candidate that doesn't file the reports in a timely manner. If a candidate can't manage their own campaign and comply with applicable laws, then you can reasonably infer that the candidate will also be a failure after becoming an elected official.

[Gothmog]

3. I agree

I am not excusing this candidate. He needs to file these reports