I just got a call from [a political committee] asking for a donation, and proudly announcing that they would be working directly with [the presidential campaign] to coordinate Get-Out-The-Vote efforts. I was confused: I had thought that the committees were obligated to pretend that they didn't work with the campaign after the primary date...
The other day, I also saw a sign saying " [Members of Political Party] Register Here!" over a booth saying " [Political Party] Registration". Again, I had thought it was illegal to be party-specific at a registration booth... but I don't know the details.
Do any of my loyal readers?
September 7, 2004 11:21 AM | TrackBack | in OtherMy understanding is that they can spend a certain amount in direct coordination, something between $10-20 million, and the rest has to be "uncoordinated." But the whole mess is pretty confusing to me. Hopefully, I'll see a definative answer from your more astute readers (they must be legion) soon...
Posted by: Surpheon at September 7, 2004 12:38 PM