Sunday, March 23, 2008

McCain Campaign Exceeds Spending Limit

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  • John McCain's campaign spending has now exceeded the legal limit for candidates that take part in the Public Campaign Financing System.
  • According to a report by the Washington Post his campaign has spent $58.4 million compared to the allowed $54 million.
  • McCain applied for acceptance into the Public Financing program when his campaign was having financial difficulties in the summer of 2007 however, he has since requested a withdrawal.
  • The FEC does not currently have a quorum and has been unable to vote on the issue.

Source: http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/03/21/mccain_blows_by_public_spendin.html

Related Posts: Why Does the DNC Want to File a FEC Complaint Against John McCain?, Loan May Prohibit McCain from Exiting Public Campaign Financing System, John McCain Requests Withdrawal from Presidential Election Financing System, McCain Took Out $3 Million Loan to Finance Campaign

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