Krista’s Korporate Kabal Violates Delaware Election Law
They sent out one of those mailers–you know, a ‘Call Krista and Tell Her She’s the Bestest Legislator EVER’ piece. (Yes, I’ve seen the piece, can’t print it b/c it would reveal the recipient.)
However, oopsies, they (we can guess who ‘they’ are, and we will) did not mention who paid for the piece. Despite the efforts of whichever Koch Bro still strides the earth, that’s still a campaign violation in Delaware. Dark money is not yet the law in The Corporate State.
The almost-certain sponsors of this mailer? These guys–the so-called ‘Alliance To Protect Delaware’s Future’. Look at that Murderers’ Row Of Special Interests.
Jeez, you’d think that the law firm coordinating the whole thing would know how to ensure that whatever these corporate titans bankroll would conform to the law. Although, perhaps they’re so used to ignoring the law that they just figured they could ignore it again.
What’s that, you say? There’s another possibility? It could be from the Speaker’s Slush Fund sponsored by Phil Shawe? Why, yes, yes it could be. An inspirational quote from the Speaker:
Minor-Brown also asserted that anyone donating to the PAC will be supporting the Democratic Party broadly, and not her individually.
“They’re supporting the mission of the party,” she said. “It doesn’t mean they’re supporting my mission solely, and it doesn’t mean that I’m for sale, or bought and sold.”
Stating the obvious, it doesn’t mean that she’s not ‘for sale, or bought and sold’ either. And, it resonates with the level of incompetence we’ve come to expect from this Speaker.
Anyway, I’m merely the reporter. Someone committed an election law violation. Will the AG or the Elections Commissioner bother to investigate, or will this just be shrugged off as more Delaware Way business as usual?
Rhetorical question, I know.
Better than calling Krista, come see her in Sharpley (opposite the Unitarian Church) on Monday fron 6-7 next to the Mr. Softee truck. Tell her what you think in person, and decide whether her free ice cream offer is enough to buy your vote.
Is she really doing that?
Wonder which corporate titan is picking up that bill…
She signed the message, distributed via the Sharpley Civic Association email.
Could be Greg Lavelle…
Then may we assume that the Sharpley Civic Association will also send out an invitation from her opponent for an event he is doing in the neighborhood?
Rob Bahnsen has probably knocked on every door in Sharpley already, and twice at my house. Krista is investing in ice cream rather than face to face communication.
A certain well known TV10 reporter lives within sight of the Unitarian Church, just saying.
Uh, sorry for that link to Matt Hennesy’s injury.
Um, correcting it now.
But no mention of the actual candidate – her opponent’s campaign finance gaff. Hmmm. Whoops – guess gambling and free trips for contributions are totally ok… but guess not since they took down the tournament.
Is a paid for necessary if there’s no electioneering?
Wondering if WFP will be included as an in kind if they share the results of the “poll” they did today with the candidates they are supporting? There was also no paid for which I believe is an FCC violation. 😬
The hypocrisy is wild. We don’t even do this in Sussex county. Thankfully.
Facts, please, facts.
Yes, a paid for by is required when it’s a 3rd Party advertiser. The piece, btw, was clearly electioneering.
(10) a. “Electioneering communication” means a communication by any individual or other person (other than a candidate committee or a political party) that:
1. Refers to a clearly identified candidate; and
2. Is publicly distributed within 30 days before a primary election or special election, or 60 days before a general election to an audience that includes members of the electorate for the office sought by such candidate. For purposes of this section, the term “general election” shall include any annual election for 1 or more members of a school board pursuant to § 1072(c) of Title 14.
Purely disgusting use of alliteration — I hope Dr. Rob is proud of his supporters.