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maxrandb

(15,393 posts)
Fri Jul 31, 2020, 02:51 PM Jul 2020

I'm cynical. Donnie Dipshit has "suspended" his ad buys to

work on "messaging and strategy".

My cynicism causes me to ask; "what happens to all that campaign cash if he doesn't spend it?"

I'm pretty sure it isn't returned to the donors.

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NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)
1. Stashing it in countries with no extradition treaties w the US is my bet.
Fri Jul 31, 2020, 02:52 PM
Jul 2020

Maybe he's bought a private island volcano hideout.

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
2. The rumor doesn't say he won't come up with more ads, he just needs to figure out new racist angle
Fri Jul 31, 2020, 02:53 PM
Jul 2020

to attract white wingers.

Or, maybe the rumors of him dropping out are correct.

maxrandb

(15,393 posts)
5. But could it be that he knows he's going to lose
Fri Jul 31, 2020, 02:55 PM
Jul 2020

so he plans to pocket that money, or put it into some "cough" foundation?

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
9. True. Either he'll spend it on election or give it to RNC or something. Doubt he can rake off
Fri Jul 31, 2020, 03:07 PM
Jul 2020

very much at this point without ticking off some wealthy GOPers with the means to see he goes down for violating campaign financing laws. But, he'll take a few percent for sure.

I think he's really looking for new ads angles, or getting ready to drop out. But, I'll be happy if you are right too.

GoCubsGo

(32,102 posts)
3. He's laundering it into his own pockets, and those of his family and pals.
Fri Jul 31, 2020, 02:53 PM
Jul 2020

Just like he did back in 2016. Got to grab as much money as he can, while he can.

redstatebluegirl

(12,265 posts)
4. He is saving money to take with him when he loses or pay his companies in some way.
Fri Jul 31, 2020, 02:55 PM
Jul 2020

His companies don't make money with ad buys.

ProfessorGAC

(65,400 posts)
6. Per This, It's Not PINO's Money
Fri Jul 31, 2020, 02:56 PM
Jul 2020

It can be rolled into PACs for future party use, but the candidate can't "buy a yacht". (Quoting the piece.)
I know, I know, PINO Doesn't follow rules yada,yada,yada.
The fines would exceed to amount kept. PINO doesn't have that kind of liquid cash. It would be crippling to even try to keep it.
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/29636/what-happens-leftover-campaign-funds-when-candidate-drops-out

ProfessorGAC

(65,400 posts)
8. That's Certainly Possible
Fri Jul 31, 2020, 03:01 PM
Jul 2020

It would be only a portion of those funds, and that would be revenue, not profit, but I can see it happening.

Thekaspervote

(32,821 posts)
10. If those idiots are stupid enough to give him money...well nuff said
Fri Jul 31, 2020, 03:51 PM
Jul 2020

If he’s not buying ads, all the better for us

Trenzalore

(2,331 posts)
12. I think he has a cash flow problem
Fri Jul 31, 2020, 04:28 PM
Jul 2020

Could be wrong.

The ad where the old lady gets murdered because Biden defunded the police was on constantly in PA. That had to have been expensive.

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