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James48

(4,614 posts) Thu Oct 15, 2020, 01:10 PM Oct 2020

Lindsey Graham -18 USC 607- Criminal Code

Lindsey Graham Accused of Illegally Soliciting Donations in Federal Building

Source: Newsweek

Senator Lindsey Graham has been accused of illegally soliciting donations to his campaign after a statement to the press following Tuesday's confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.

The South Carolina senator, who is a Republican and staunch ally of President Donald Trump, made a fresh plea for donations at the Capitol as he fights a close race with Democrat Jaime Harrison.

His critics were quick to point out that soliciting campaign donations on federal property is illegal. Graham has called for supporters to give to his re-election effort during previous media appearances.

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Many social media users also said Graham had broken the law and pointed to 18 U.S. Code § 607, which says, in part : "It shall be unlawful for an individual who is an officer or employee of the Federal Government, including the President, Vice President, and Members of Congress, to solicit or receive a donation of money or other thing of value in connection with a Federal, State, or local election, while in any room or building occupied in the discharge of official duties by an officer or employee of the United States, from any person."

Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/lindsey-graham-accused-illegally-soliciting-donations-federal-building-1539300

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Lindsey Graham -18 USC 607- Criminal Code (Original Post) James48 Oct 2020 OP

It's also illegal Swfladem Oct 2020 #1

I'm just documenting James48 Oct 2020 #2

thank you. barbtries Oct 2020 #3

If he cheats his way to a 2nd term Runningdawg Oct 2020 #4

Swfladem

(88 posts)

1. It's also illegal

Reply to James48 (Original post)

Thu Oct 15, 2020, 01:18 PM

Oct 2020

To hold the RNC at the Whitehouse under the same law. It’s also illegal to call a press conference and instead give a campaign speech. The Republicans don’t care because the Republican voters don’t care.

James48

(4,614 posts)

2. I'm just documenting

Reply to Swfladem (Reply #1)

Thu Oct 15, 2020, 01:21 PM

Oct 2020

To keep track for the new AG to bring cases starting in January.

I don’t want a single instance to be forgotten.

barbtries

(29,950 posts)

3. thank you.

Reply to James48 (Reply #2)

Thu Oct 15, 2020, 01:35 PM

Oct 2020

i note most but certainly cannot recall them all.

i think this administration warrants a Nuremberg style trial.

Runningdawg

(4,630 posts)

4. If he cheats his way to a 2nd term

Reply to James48 (Original post)

Thu Oct 15, 2020, 02:11 PM

Oct 2020

I used to say the supreme court will stop him.....
Not anymore. I wonder what the pay per view price will be for a stoning or crucifixion with Trump as master of ceremonies? Do you think they will hold a lottery to see who gets a place in a firing squad? Or will they auction off the position on the Senate floor?

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