Talk about a NON-STORY

[whometense]

Geez, is this the best they can do to slime Kerry??

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/story/354896p-302522c.html

Kerry eyed in Freddy flap

BY MICHAEL SAUL
DAILY NEWS CITY HALL BUREAU

Sen. John Kerry's bid to help Fernando Ferrer raise money may have run afoul of federal campaign finance law, marking the second time in a week a Democrat bigwig stepped into a mess coming to the mayoral candidate's aid.

A Sept. 15 E-mail from Kerry to potential Ferrer donors failed to note that the former presidential candidate is barred from hitting up Ferrer supporters for more than $2,100. That could violate the federal McCain-Feingold campaign finance law.

"Under a reasonable reading of the regulations and the advisory opinion, the lack of a disclaimer violated the rule about soliciting soft money," said Larry Noble, of the Washington-based Center for Responsive Politics.

Kerry's missive had links to a page on Ferrer's Web site that allows donors to select amounts up to $250 - or write in a figure.

In New York, donors to a mayoral candidate may contribute up to $4,950. But as a senator, Kerry's solicitations are limited by federal rules, and according to a Federal Election Commission opinion, he must "expressly qualify or limit" his request with a disclaimer to make it clear he's only soliciting funds that comply with federal law.

An FEC spokesman declined to say if a violation occurred.

Kerry attorney Marc Elias said no disclaimer was needed because the Web site doesn't list amounts above $2,100.

Ferrer spokeswoman Christy Setzer said Ferrer received no contributions above $2,100 from donors contacted by Kerry, and that the campaign would have returned any excess donations.

Originally published on October 12, 2005

hahahahahaha. Gimme a break.

[TayTay]

1. Technical, very technical

As you say, it's such small potatoes, who would care?

[whometense]

2. It's like their day isn't complete

without at least a feeble attempt to smear him.

It's like with Kos - you want to ask, why the Kerry obsession?? Hmmmm?? Could they possibly be afraid that he's still a whole lot more relevant than anyone will let on?