• scarabic@lemmy.world
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    16 hours ago

    I think she’s amazing and wish her nothing but luck.

    I know that if she is spending money this way, she’s doing it on the up-and-up with only the right intentions.

    But I can’t get over thinking that political campaigns doing charity work starts to resemble “a chicken in every pot” vote-buying. I would love it if someone who knows campaign finance law better than me could comment on the legality of it.

    • GreenKnight23@lemmy.world
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      3 hours ago

      tbf, her campaign used funds to fill a food pantry in her district. in-turn, signs were donated for her campaign.

      this kind of “tit-for-tat” happens a lot in politics but generally aren’t so public about it because

      1. it seems like illicit activity
      2. it usually involves illicit activity

      both of which are untrue in this instance. I’m sure the signs were worth more than the food her campaign donated, but the important part is that if you did donate to her campaign at least you know it helped the district out even if her run ends without a win.