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McDonnell’s wife charged nearly $10k in clothes to PAC
Posted: Sunday, July 28, 2013 12:00 am BY LAURA VOZZELLA The Washington Post Virginia first lady Maureen McDonnell bought nearly $9,800 in clothing with money from her husband’s political action committee and tapped into his campaign and inaugural funds to buy $7,600 in mostly unspecified items, according to records and a representative for the PAC. The spending is legal under Virginia’s lax campaign finance laws, which prohibit the conversion of political funds for private use only when a PAC or campaign committee disbands — not while it is operating. But the purchases are unusual in Virginia, where campaign finance records indicate that candidates do not routinely dip into political funds to buy personal items such as clothing for themselves or their spouses. Maureen McDonnell’s use of political donations comes to light at a time when she and her husband, Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell, are under intense scrutiny for accepting luxury items and $120,000 in loans from wealthy Virginia businessman Jonnie Williams Sr. Federal and state investigators are probing the Star Scientific executive’s ties to the McDonnells, who promoted his firm’s nutritional supplement, Anatabloc. Last week, the governor apologized for embarrassing the commonwealth and repaid the loans. Several gifts that have drawn investigators’ attention seem aimed at polishing Maureen McDonnell’s image as first lady. They are looking into whether the mother of five received free cosmetic dental work from a Richmond-area dentist, jewelry from a state delegate and a $15,000 Bergdorf Goodman shopping spree from Williams. Using political money for clothes helped McDonnell step up her style while her family’s finances were hit by the plunging real estate market. Bob McDonnell won the 2009 governor’s race as several properties that he and his family bought for a combined $3.84 million at the height of the real estate boom had lost value. Maureen McDonnell complained to officials at Opportunity Virginia PAC that she didn’t have the wardrobe or resources necessary for her new role as first lady, according to a person familiar with the PAC’s operations, who spoke on condition of anonymity to maintain a relationship with the McDonnells. Maureen McDonnell was given a PAC credit card, according to that person. A representative of the PAC confirmed Friday that the card was provided to the first lady, but he added that she no longer has it. The representative answered questions on behalf of the committee on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the ongoing investigations. Rich Galen, a private spokesman for the governor and first lady on matters related to the investigations, said that Maureen McDonnell was borrowing the clothes, which would be donated to charity after Bob McDonnell completes his term in January. The PAC also said that the items will be returned to the committee and then donated to charity. Phil Cox, director of the PAC and executive director of the Republican Governors Association, acknowledged in a brief phone interview that the committee spent money on department-store clothing. “All of the PAC expenditures are publicly available,” he said. “What’s there is there.” Maureen McDonnell has charged about $9,800 in clothing to the PAC, but that is not obvious from campaign finance reports filed by the committee. - - - - - Hilarious. - - There is no connection between Republican Jesus and New Testament Jesus. |
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"F.O.A.D." wrote in message m... McDonnell’s wife charged nearly $10k in clothes to PAC Posted: Sunday, July 28, 2013 12:00 am BY LAURA VOZZELLA The Washington Post Virginia first lady Maureen McDonnell bought nearly $9,800 in clothing with money from her husband’s political action committee and tapped into his campaign and inaugural funds to buy $7,600 in mostly unspecified items, according to records and a representative for the PAC. -------------------------------- Maybe she was receiving tweets from Anthony Weiner and just wanted to look good. |
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On 7/29/13 8:09 AM, Eisboch wrote:
"F.O.A.D." wrote in message m... McDonnell’s wife charged nearly $10k in clothes to PAC Posted: Sunday, July 28, 2013 12:00 am BY LAURA VOZZELLA The Washington Post Virginia first lady Maureen McDonnell bought nearly $9,800 in clothing with money from her husband’s political action committee and tapped into his campaign and inaugural funds to buy $7,600 in mostly unspecified items, according to records and a representative for the PAC. -------------------------------- Maybe she was receiving tweets from Anthony Weiner and just wanted to look good. The best thing about Weiner is his last name, although he should reverse the positions of the e and i so he could spell it "Wiener." It's really too bad he didn't get the help he needed or that if he did, it didn't take, because he's a really bright guy. The McDonnells, on the other hand, well, it's a special treat for me when religious political prigs take a fall. I don't think Bob "Vaginal Probe" McDonnell will get a lot of consideration from the GOP for its 2016 presidential nomination. But I could be wrong. |
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On Mon, 29 Jul 2013 07:43:15 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:
McDonnell’s wife charged nearly $10k in clothes to PAC Posted: Sunday, July 28, 2013 12:00 am BY LAURA VOZZELLA The Washington Post Virginia first lady Maureen McDonnell bought nearly $9,800 in clothing with money from her husband’s political action committee and tapped into his campaign and inaugural funds to buy $7,600 in mostly unspecified items, according to records and a representative for the PAC. Those assholes are beginning to look as bad as Chicago and Detroit liberals, as I said yesterday when I posted the article. John (Gun Nut) H. -- Hope you're having a great day! |
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On 7/29/2013 7:43 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
McDonnell’s wife charged nearly $10k in clothes to PAC Posted: Sunday, July 28, 2013 12:00 am BY LAURA VOZZELLA The Washington Post Virginia first lady Maureen McDonnell bought nearly $9,800 in clothing with money from her husband’s political action committee and tapped into his campaign and inaugural funds to buy $7,600 in mostly unspecified items, according to records and a representative for the PAC. The spending is legal under Virginia’s lax campaign finance laws, which prohibit the conversion of political funds for private use only when a PAC or campaign committee disbands — not while it is operating. But the purchases are unusual in Virginia, where campaign finance records indicate that candidates do not routinely dip into political funds to buy personal items such as clothing for themselves or their spouses. Maureen McDonnell’s use of political donations comes to light at a time when she and her husband, Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell, are under intense scrutiny for accepting luxury items and $120,000 in loans from wealthy Virginia businessman Jonnie Williams Sr. Federal and state investigators are probing the Star Scientific executive’s ties to the McDonnells, who promoted his firm’s nutritional supplement, Anatabloc. Last week, the governor apologized for embarrassing the commonwealth and repaid the loans. Several gifts that have drawn investigators’ attention seem aimed at polishing Maureen McDonnell’s image as first lady. They are looking into whether the mother of five received free cosmetic dental work from a Richmond-area dentist, jewelry from a state delegate and a $15,000 Bergdorf Goodman shopping spree from Williams. Using political money for clothes helped McDonnell step up her style while her family’s finances were hit by the plunging real estate market. Bob McDonnell won the 2009 governor’s race as several properties that he and his family bought for a combined $3.84 million at the height of the real estate boom had lost value. Maureen McDonnell complained to officials at Opportunity Virginia PAC that she didn’t have the wardrobe or resources necessary for her new role as first lady, according to a person familiar with the PAC’s operations, who spoke on condition of anonymity to maintain a relationship with the McDonnells. Maureen McDonnell was given a PAC credit card, according to that person. A representative of the PAC confirmed Friday that the card was provided to the first lady, but he added that she no longer has it. The representative answered questions on behalf of the committee on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the ongoing investigations. Rich Galen, a private spokesman for the governor and first lady on matters related to the investigations, said that Maureen McDonnell was borrowing the clothes, which would be donated to charity after Bob McDonnell completes his term in January. The PAC also said that the items will be returned to the committee and then donated to charity. Phil Cox, director of the PAC and executive director of the Republican Governors Association, acknowledged in a brief phone interview that the committee spent money on department-store clothing. “All of the PAC expenditures are publicly available,” he said. “What’s there is there.” Maureen McDonnell has charged about $9,800 in clothing to the PAC, but that is not obvious from campaign finance reports filed by the committee. - - - - - Hilarious. - - There is no connection between Republican Jesus and New Testament Jesus. Heard a rumor that O'bama had family guests living at the white house while collecting fraudulent welfare. Any truth to that? |
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