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DEL.ICIO.USThe best-laid plans of mice and Republicans
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Things have been going so swimmingly for Republicans in Georgia, it’s sometime difficult to spot the fly in any soup.
Mac Collins may be that particular winged creature. After years of prodding, GOP leaders were finally able to lure Rick Goddard, a former Air Force major general, into a federal race.
Goddard is out to present yet another challenge to U.S. Rep. Jim Marshall (D-Macon), and has raised not quite $152,000 for the effort — compared to Marshall’s $631,000. in cash on hand.
But as of now, it doesn’t look like Republicans have been able to clear the field for the 8th District race, which could become important down the road.
Collins, who came so tantalizingly close to defeating Marshall in ’06, has loaned his own campaign organization $130,000, according to his financial disclosure. One has to presume he’s still interested in re-taking the seat he once held.
The Macon Telegraph has made note of the fact, as well as Congressional Quarterly.
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By Todd
July 17, 2007 4:18 PM | Link to this
It will be interesting to see how Collins explains his legal money shifting scheme…
First he loans himself $200,000 for his failed Senate bid and leaves that campaign $150,000 plus in debt…
Instead of using the $130,000+ he had stashed away to win his 2006 election (which he lost by 1700 votes) he takes the money his donors gave him and pays himself $104,000 (according to his April Quarterly FEC Report) to repay his Senate loan to himself.
Now, he loans his campaign another $130,000 to make it look like he has raised money…
This is nothing short of legalized money laundering…
Mac, I say give that $104,000 you paid yourself back to your supporters… Give it back Mac.
By Susan
July 17, 2007 10:35 PM | Link to this
I agree… Give it back Mac! Voters are sick and tired of professional politicians finding loopholes for personal gain!