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This is a signal to Russia and any other foreign government that wants to interfere in U.S. elections that the GOP is holding the door open for them. Because that's the kind of "patriots" they are.
it's already illegal so what were these bills attempting to do ? Make it more illegal ?
I already posted what the head of the FEC stated.
People bashing the Repubs but yet can't defend this bill ?
I found nothing new in the bill that isn't already law.
Must campaigns be hit in the head to obey the law? The FBI had already told the Trump campaign to expect communication from foreigners wanting to help them, and it was against the law.
Must campaigns be hit in the head to obey the law? The FBI had already told the Trump campaign to expect communication from foreigners wanting to help them, and it was against the law.
So what do these bills do that current law is missing ?
It's already illegal so what were they trying to accomplish ?
Existing law is vague -- it only says it is illegal to "accept anything of value" from foreign governments. Things of value would include tangible items like money, airplane tickets, meals, rooms, etc.
We do need a new law that specifically bans conspiring to accept, knowingly accept, or passively accept electronic hacking, cyber attacks, and disinformation campaigns. These types of efforts generally don't have tangible value. The law also needs to require candidates and officials to report offers of foreign intervention to the FBI.
There is no legitimate reason for the Republicans to kill this bill.
Existing law is vague -- it only says it is illegal to "accept anything of value" from foreign governments. Things of value would include tangible items like money, airplane tickets, meals, rooms, etc.
We do need a new law that specifically bans conspiring to accept, knowingly accept, or passively accept electronic hacking, cyber attacks, and disinformation campaigns. These types of efforts generally don't have tangible value. The law also needs to require candidates and officials to report offers of foreign intervention to the FBI.
There is no legitimate reason for the Republicans to kill this bill.
The head of the FEC begs to differ.
My earlier post with her direct statements (I bolded the part about information).
The current law includes both tangible and intangible.
And if that were the case why a new law ? Why not modify the existing law ?
That's what makes me think this is just a bill in name only to push an agenda.
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Originally Posted by TMSRetired
It's already illegal so what were they trying to accomplish ?
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/fec-c...b0304a120c90eb
The head of the Federal Election Commission sent out a timely warning to politicians on Thursday, reminding them that it’s illegal to accept information from a foreign national linked to an election in the U.S.
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Weintraub’s warning was direct: “Let me make something 100% clear to the American public and anyone running for public office: It is illegal for any person to solicit, accept, or receive anything of value from a foreign national in connection with a U.S. election.
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