FEC Shutdown

Posted December 20th, 2007 at 12:37 PM by IlliniPundit
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The headline "FEC heads toward shutdown" excites me greatly.

In its entire existance, the Federal Election Commission has accomplished nothing positive.  When discussing a potential FEC shutdown, the only question should be how to make it permanent.

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On December 20th, 2007 at 06:16 PM, History Guy said:

George Will had much the same point in his article from a couple days ago...Paralyze the FEC? Splendid.

 

I know your stance on the matter IP; i've not done enough digging to offer an opinion on the FEC, McCain-Feingold, and so on.  I am a big fan of the idea you floated previously:  complete, total, 100% disclosure (online or in paper) within a definite timeframe after an election (i think you once said 72 hours, but i'm not sure...)

 

 

HG

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On December 20th, 2007 at 10:13 PM, IlliniPundit said:

"I am a big fan of the idea you floated previously:  complete, total, 100% disclosure (online or in paper) within a definite timeframe after an election (i think you once said 72 hours, but i'm not sure...)"

Thanks - I'm sure you meant full online disclosure within 72 hours of the contribution, not the election, as is my wish.

On December 24th, 2007 at 11:15 AM, Anonymous (not verified) said:

well, McCain Feingold hasn't much worked to reduce money. now, republicans need to learn how to use it to their advantage. i don't see it going away now that it's got the stamp of approval from the SC. and one scandal will be enough for everyone to give the FEC all it needs.