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George II

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11. I'm not sure, but I don't think there were ever limits on candidates spending their own money....

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Reply #10)

Fri Nov 8, 2019, 04:19 PM

Nov 2019

....on their campaigns. I believe the Citizens United decision was related to third party spending unrelated to candidate committees.

As it is, Super PACs still can't contribute to candidate committees (other than the $5000 limit for all PACs), nor can they coordinate with the committee.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Bloomberg ready to spend 'whatever it takes' to become president [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2019 OP

perfect evertonfc Nov 2019 #1

Money buys your way? Newest Reality Nov 2019 #2

The cat is well and truly out of the bag ... crazytown Nov 2019 #3

No thank you kimbutgar Nov 2019 #4

There is not enough money on Earth for Bloomy to win the nomination ritapria Nov 2019 #5

I'm good with him jumping in our primary. TidalWave46 Nov 2019 #6

How much are people selling their votes for? wiley Nov 2019 #8

If he is truly willing to spend whatever it takes DeterDeter Nov 2019 #7

He's not "buying" the office, he's buying advertising and other media to spread his message. George II Nov 2019 #9

It seems more that he can outspend anyone else Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2019 #10

I'm not sure, but I don't think there were ever limits on candidates spending their own money.... George II Nov 2019 #11

No there actually weren't on spending on one's own campaign dsc Nov 2019 #12

I am open to Candidate Bloomberg.... FarPoint Nov 2019 #13

Great someone else who wants to buy the White House. redstatebluegirl Nov 2019 #14

He bought his mayor position, I can see why he thinks he can buy the prez Baclava Nov 2019 #15

Billionaires bidding on our nation like it's an auction. Devil Child Nov 2019 #16