Legality of not using a PAC?

[jp5065]

First I just want to say that I know I don't have a million posts here, but I am a big Ron Paul supporter, even if I have been somewhat critical of the design for the blimp, I still think, in general, a blimp is a good idea.

I was wondering however if someone could explain how it is legal for you to do this using an LLC and not a PAC?

This is from FEC.GOV

Prohibited Contributions and Expenditures

The FECA places prohibitions on contributions and expenditures by certain individuals and organizations. The following are prohibited from making contributions or expenditures to influence federal elections:

* Corporations;
* Labor organizations;
* Federal government contractors; and
* Foreign nationals.


Furthermore, with respect to federal elections:

* No one may make a contribution in another person's name.
* No one may make a contribution in cash of more than $100.

In addition to the above prohibitions on contributions and expenditures in federal election campaigns, the FECA also prohibits foreign nationals, national banks and other federally chartered corporations from making contributions or expenditures in connection with state and local elections.


Can anyone answer this?:confused:

[slantedview]

I don't have the details, but the proper authorities were consulted. It is legal:

http://www.ronpaulblimp.com/LegalTeam.php

http://www.ronpaulblimp.com/BradSmith.php

[jp5065]

http://www.ronpaulblimp.com/BradSmith.php

That is somewhat reassuring, but I am still curious as to how or why they are allowed to do this.

[steph3n]

That is somewhat reassuring, but I am still curious as to how or why they are allowed to do this.

by not advocating for president and not being political

[jp5065]

by not advocating for president and not being political


Are you saying any company could throw as much money into advertising for any candidate as long as they don't mention the word president?

[steph3n]

Are you saying any company could throw as much money into advertising for any candidate as long as they don't mention the word president?

if the expenditures are reported to the FEC nd with certain restrictions.

[therealjjj77]

What is the definition of "Foreign nationals"? Also, what is the definition of "expenditures"? I was wondering if someone who is not a US citizen can spend their own money to put up their own advertisement for Ron Paul. I would be quite surprised if that were illegal and how would they ever enforce that on someone who, let's say for example, lives in a different country altogether? Interesting...