Political consultants and ad makers who want to stay out of trouble – take a look at this spot.
You probably already know that the rules barring coordination between federal campaigns and so-called “Independent” expenditures are so flexible they are actually hard to break.
But Opportunity and Freedom PAC, a pro-Rick Perry group, may have actually done just that in this new political spot, at least according to the National Journal.
This PAC’s ad prominently features official signs and paraphernalia from the Rick Perry campaign – including a podium decorated with the Perry campaign logo, a plane with the same logo and images of the crowd waving official Perry signs.
According to the federal election law, the “financing of the dissemination, distribution or republication of candidate campaign materials… shall be considered a contribution.” Basically, if a Super PAC showcases official campaign signs in a political ad, then this could amount to a campaign contribution.
Opportunity and Freedom PAC spent $145,350 on a media buy, so if the ad is deemed a political contribution, then the amount would be above the legal limits of what Perry can receive, causing more issues for Perry and the PAC.
If any complaints are filed about this ad, the Federal Election Commission will rule on the issue.
On the other hand, Right to Rise Super PAC, a PAC supporting Jeb Bush’s presidential race, took extra precaution to blur out any of Jeb Bush’s official campaign signs.
Take a look at the ad below:
Do you think Opportunity and Freedom PAC did anything wrong? Make sure to share your comments below and tune in to I Agree to See as we continue to follow the 2016 presidential election.
You probably already know that the rules barring coordination between federal campaigns and so-called “Independent” expenditures are so flexible they are actually hard to break.
But Opportunity and Freedom PAC, a pro-Rick Perry group, may have actually done just that in this new political spot, at least according to the National Journal.
This PAC’s ad prominently features official signs and paraphernalia from the Rick Perry campaign – including a podium decorated with the Perry campaign logo, a plane with the same logo and images of the crowd waving official Perry signs.
According to the federal election law, the “financing of the dissemination, distribution or republication of candidate campaign materials… shall be considered a contribution.” Basically, if a Super PAC showcases official campaign signs in a political ad, then this could amount to a campaign contribution.
Opportunity and Freedom PAC spent $145,350 on a media buy, so if the ad is deemed a political contribution, then the amount would be above the legal limits of what Perry can receive, causing more issues for Perry and the PAC.
If any complaints are filed about this ad, the Federal Election Commission will rule on the issue.
Pro-Jeb Bush Super PAC’s Ad Doesn’t Take Any Risks
On the other hand, Right to Rise Super PAC, a PAC supporting Jeb Bush’s presidential race, took extra precaution to blur out any of Jeb Bush’s official campaign signs.
Take a look at the ad below:
Do you think Opportunity and Freedom PAC did anything wrong? Make sure to share your comments below and tune in to I Agree to See as we continue to follow the 2016 presidential election.