RNC Demands FEC Probe Obama's Donations
Sunday, October 5, 2008 7:13 PM
WASHINGTON -- The Republican Party on Sunday said Democratic
presidential candidate Barack Obama had not done enough to screen out
illegal campaign contributions and asked U.S. election officials to
look into the matter. Citing news reports, the Republican
National Committee said Obama had accepted contributions from
foreigners and taken more than the $2,300 maximum from donors who give
in small increments. The Obama campaign denied the charges.
The
RNC said it will ask the Federal Election Commission to examine Obama
records in detail to determine the extent of the problem. The
Obama campaign could face fines if found guilty of violations by the
FEC, but any decision would likely come after he faces Republican John
McCain in the November 4 presidential election. Cont here.
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