Democractic Political Fundraiser ActBlue Faces Allegations

Democractic Political Fundraiser ActBlue Faces Allegations

Hold onto your wallets, fellow patriots! The Democrats’ favorite fundraising machine, ActBlue, is under the microscope, and it’s not looking pretty. As we dive into this political donation drama, you might want to grab some popcorn—or, better yet, a calculator. Because when it comes to the left’s money moves, the numbers just don’t seem to add up.

The ActBlue Investigation: What’s the Fuss?

The Committee on House Administration, led by Chairman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.), is expanding its investigation into ActBlue’s online political donations. The focus? ActBlue’s seemingly lax donor verification standards, which may be violating federal campaign finance laws. This isn’t just about crossing T’s and dotting I’s; it’s about ensuring the integrity of our electoral process.

The committee has taken the bold step of sending a letter to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), requesting emergency rulemaking to improve donor verification. This move signals the seriousness of the allegations and the potential scale of the problem.

Proposed Changes: Tightening the Reins

The proposed legislation includes some commonsense measures that, frankly, should have been in place all along. These include verifying donor CVV and address information, prohibiting donations via gift cards or prepaid credit cards, and requiring donor consent for recurring contributions. It’s not rocket science, folks—it’s basic financial responsibility.

“Illegal and malicious conduct have no place in our elections. Ensuring all parties are complying with federal election law as we approach a presidential election is of utmost importance.” Bryan Steil

The concerns about ActBlue are numerous and alarming. There’s potential laundering of foreign contributions through gift cards, nonuse of CVV numbers for donor verification, and suspicious donation patterns that would make even a Las Vegas casino raise an eyebrow.

The Bigger Picture: A Bipartisan Concern

While ActBlue is crying foul and claiming this is a partisan witch hunt, the reality is that this investigation transcends party lines. Attorneys General from Virginia, Wyoming, and Missouri are conducting similar investigations. This isn’t about red vs. blue; it’s about green—and making sure it’s coming from legitimate sources.

Independent journalists have reported cases of individuals allegedly donating thousands of times. If true, either we have some incredibly generous (and repetitive) donors out there, or something fishy is going on in the Democratic fundraising pool.

As we approach another crucial election year, ensuring the integrity of our campaign finance system is paramount. This investigation into ActBlue isn’t just about one platform or one party; it’s about upholding the principles of fair and transparent elections that are the bedrock of our democracy.

Sources

  1. https://www.theblaze.com/news/gop-requests-new-donor-verification-rules-amid-allegedly-fraudulent-donations-to-democrats-actblue
  2. https://nypost.com/2024/08/05/us-news/house-gop-committee-asks-fec-to-crack-down-on-actblue-a-major-dem-fundraising-platform/
  3. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/serious-loophole-gop-widens-probe-actblue-dem-fundraising-platform-helping-harris-raise-millions
  4. https://dailytruthreport.com/gop-requests-new-donor-verification-rules-amid-allegedly-fraudulent-donations-to-democrats-actblue
  5. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/7/31/republican-pac-winred-misleads-us-consumers-into-recurring-donations
  6. https://www.newsweek.com/actblue-democrat-pac-money-laundering-virginia-attorney-general-1933976
  7. https://marylandmatters.org/2023/06/20/expert-claims-of-campaign-finance-irregularities-are-dubious/
  8. https://thehill.com/elections/4785224-harris-campaign-fundraising-actblue/
  9. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/08/us/politics/prechecked-boxes-donations-winred-act-blue.html

Videos:

THE LEFT IS TELLINGLY SILENT AMIDST SUSPICIOUS DONATIONS REPORTED TO ACTBLUE

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REPUBLICANS LAUNCH MASSIVE INVESTIGATION INTO MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR DEMOCRAT FUNDRAISING FRAUD – YOUTUBE

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