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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsFirst action for Democrats upon their return need to be
drafting legislation making it illegal to accept any type of contribution from a foreign entity or person.
And
Make it law that any president must release their tax returns publicly.
rzemanfl
(29,565 posts)watoos
(7,142 posts)As chairman of the Senate intelligence committee
NYMinute
(3,256 posts)for foreigners to contribute to a political campaign.
Maybe I am mistaken.
Rhiannon12866
(205,530 posts)Foreign nationals
Campaigns may not solicit or accept contributions from foreign nationals. Federal law prohibits contributions, donations, expenditures and disbursements solicited, directed, received or made directly or indirectly by or from foreign nationals in connection with any election federal, state or local. This prohibition includes contributions or donations made to political committees and building funds and to make electioneering communications. Furthermore, it is a violation of federal law to knowingly provide substantial assistance in the making, acceptance or receipt of contributions or donations in connection with federal and nonfederal elections to a political committee, or for the purchase or construction of an office building. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, acting as a conduit or intermediary for foreign national contributions and donations.
pecosbob
(7,541 posts)Last edited Mon Apr 22, 2019, 02:45 AM - Edit history (1)
The first thing Dems need to address is restoring the integrity of our electoral system and securing the upcoming elections from outside interference. The Mueller report illustrates for all to see beyond a shadow of a doubt that Russia interfered in our elections in numerous ways that only a nation-state can bring to bear.
IMO the second job should be reigning in Trump's imbecilic State Department.