I’m on vacation in Minnesota so posting is somewhat sporadic.
Brad Cole has a new A-1 out.
| Contributed By | Amount | Received By | Description | Vendor Name | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Republican Party | $1,378.31 3/30/2007 |
5A Citizens for Cole |
Payroll | Siemer, Jayme | ||
| Illinois Republican Party | $1,529.72 3/30/2007 |
5A Citizens for Cole |
Payroll | Sorenson, Paul | ||
| Illinois Republican Party | $409.83 3/30/2007 |
5A Citizens for Cole |
Mileage | Sorenson, Paul | ||
| Illinois Republican Party | $50.00 3/30/2007 |
5A Citizens for Cole |
Cell Phone | Sprint PCS | ||
| Illinois Republican Party | $428.28 4/2/2007 |
5A Citizens for Cole |
Health Insurance | The Guardian | ||
| Illinois Republican Party | $169.91 4/4/2007 |
5A Citizens for Cole |
Payroll Taxes | Illinois Deparment of Revenue | ||
| Illinois Republican Party | $1,146.40 4/4/2007 | 5A Citizens for Cole | Payroll Taxes | United States Treasury |
These numbers are problematic on several levels.
March 19, 2007 through and including April 16, 2007
Contributions including, IN-KIND and LOANS, received within the 30 day period preceding an election in an aggregate of more than $500 must be filed within covers
The report was filed on April 11th with the initial reporting due by April 2nd. Oops.
I’m sure Cole will insist it was an innocent mistake, but anyone who believes that is probably giving bank numbers to Nigerians. During the period of time is also when Cole used his ideological friends at the Southern to attack Simon for having big name Democrats endorsing Simon while his campaign was a direct operation of the Illinois Republican Party.
Let’s see, the IRP paid $2900 in salaries, but about $1150 in payroll taxes. Take a look at your pay stub and you’ll see the problem there.
Not to mention, these aren’t pimply faced kids working on the campaign–they are reasonably accomplished campaign/political pros–that’s not all they were getting.
IOW, these reports are late and incomplete and there is no way around it.
I have to say I’m impressed with Brad Cole though. It takes a lot to break Illinois campaign finance laws and he just pulled it off. Congratulations Brad!
Who gave you permission to go on vacation and leave us without Archpundit??? withdrawls!
Very off-topic – The Officer got beat in ESL.
The GOP’s fuzzy math worked for over 1,700 voters in C’dale. They put that fool back in office. The irony is the slogan on his signs: “Cole — Our Mayor”. With all the money that poured into his campaign, he’s their mayor, the Texas puppet.
Cole’s campaign got enough people to believe that Simon flip-flopped on drinking age and house parties and didn’t understand how to read a budget, much less run a city. He also got endorsements from the Carbondale, Murphysboro and SIUC papers, which sure didn’t hurt. The SIUC paper has originally quasi-endorsed Simon but cam out against her during the last week.
An editorial in the Carbondale Nightlife by one of her fellow council members appearing the week before the election supporting Cole sure didn’t help either.
Just trying to find out where proof of group behind Swift boat also related to Brad Cole ads… I’m doing a school project so any info would be helpful.
Thanks-
You’re on vacation in Minnesota in April?