Thursday, March 23, 2006
Republicans Caught Again Using Illegal Campaign Tactics
"Duke" Cunningham left big shoes to fill--but no need to worry, Republican Candidate Roach is definitely stepping up by violating campaign finance laws before he is even elected!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE * MARCH 23, 2006 * CONTACT: JESS DURFEE, (619) 750-5377
DEMOCRATS FILE FEC COMPLAINT AGAINST CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE
'Personal Note' Attributed to Roach's Wife Violates Disclosure Laws
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego County Democratic Party today filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission against V. Eric Roach, a candidate in the 50th Congressional District special election. The complaint states that Roach used an allegedly personal letter from his wife to avoid federal campaign law requirements. “Eric Roach is hiding behind his wife and breaking federal law,” said Jess Durfee, Chair of the County Democratic Party.
“Voters in the 50th District deserve a Member of Congress who will serve them with openness and honesty, and Mr. Roach’s deceptive advertising does them a real disservice.” Sent to voters earlier in March, the mailer in question did not disclose that it was authorized and paid for by Roach’s campaign, as required by law. In fact, every effort was made to look like the letter was sent not by the millionaire candidate, but by his wife – from the folksy letterhead to the faux-handwritten printing.
The Democrats’ complaint reads, in part: “Beyond the issue of enforcement of 2 U.S.C. § 441d(a), which requires disclaimers on all ‘public communications,’ Mr. Roach’s mailer is an example of deceptive paid communication that would lead a reasonable person to believe that he or she had received a personal note from the wife of a candidate. This type of misleading communication is at the heart of the original rationale for disclaimer requirements.”
In the race to replace the criminally corrupt former Rep. “Duke” Cunningham, the Democratic Chair emphasized the importance of restoring public trust to Congress – starting with an honest campaign. “Voters in this special election deserve better than deceptive, dishonest, and illegal advertising,” Durfee said. “Our candidates need to be held to the highest standard of ethical conduct, and the Democratic Party will continue to monitor any potential illegal activity.”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE * MARCH 23, 2006 * CONTACT: JESS DURFEE, (619) 750-5377
DEMOCRATS FILE FEC COMPLAINT AGAINST CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE
'Personal Note' Attributed to Roach's Wife Violates Disclosure Laws
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego County Democratic Party today filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission against V. Eric Roach, a candidate in the 50th Congressional District special election. The complaint states that Roach used an allegedly personal letter from his wife to avoid federal campaign law requirements. “Eric Roach is hiding behind his wife and breaking federal law,” said Jess Durfee, Chair of the County Democratic Party.
“Voters in the 50th District deserve a Member of Congress who will serve them with openness and honesty, and Mr. Roach’s deceptive advertising does them a real disservice.” Sent to voters earlier in March, the mailer in question did not disclose that it was authorized and paid for by Roach’s campaign, as required by law. In fact, every effort was made to look like the letter was sent not by the millionaire candidate, but by his wife – from the folksy letterhead to the faux-handwritten printing.
The Democrats’ complaint reads, in part: “Beyond the issue of enforcement of 2 U.S.C. § 441d(a), which requires disclaimers on all ‘public communications,’ Mr. Roach’s mailer is an example of deceptive paid communication that would lead a reasonable person to believe that he or she had received a personal note from the wife of a candidate. This type of misleading communication is at the heart of the original rationale for disclaimer requirements.”
In the race to replace the criminally corrupt former Rep. “Duke” Cunningham, the Democratic Chair emphasized the importance of restoring public trust to Congress – starting with an honest campaign. “Voters in this special election deserve better than deceptive, dishonest, and illegal advertising,” Durfee said. “Our candidates need to be held to the highest standard of ethical conduct, and the Democratic Party will continue to monitor any potential illegal activity.”
