A questionable March fundraising event for Senator John McCain has been brought before the Federal Election Commission.
Judicial Watch has announced it has filed a formal complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) alleging that Senator McCain's (R-Arizona) campaign may have accepted an in-kind contribution from foreign nationals in contravention of federal election laws. The complaint is very similar to the one filed in connection with a concert performed in early April by entertainer Elton John for Senator Hillary Clinton's (D-New York) campaign. While the Clinton-John fundraiser was held in New York City, McCain's event took place in London, England, on March 20, 2008 -- and Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton says the event involved two British nationals. "John McCain held a fundraiser at London's Spencer House, seemingly courtesy of two prominent members of England's elite, the Rothschilds," he explains. Fitton says it is "improper" for foreign nationals to contribute funds to a U.S. presidential race. "And it looks like they paid for the venue," he continues. "And if they did it would be an illegal contribution, in our view. So we've requested the FEC to investigate," Fitton reiterates. Unfortunately, he says, the FEC has been notoriously slow in holding anyone accountable for campaign finance law violations. Fitton contends the agency usually waits until after the election, after the damage has already been done -- and as a result, individuals can get away with breaking federal election laws.
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