FEC draft opinion rules politicians can donate to foreign elections

Sunllight Foundation reports:

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) considered four draft advisory opinions Thursday, all stating that the commission would allow U.S. politicians to contribute money from their authorized committee’s campaign, leadership PAC and/or personal funds to candidates competing in foreign elections.

These drafts come in response to a July 14 inquiry by Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., who asked the FEC if it was permissible for her to use funds from these resources to donate to Haiti’s elections. The drafts appear to differ only in the case law cited for reaching the decision, not the actual decision.

The FEC intends to vote on these drafts soon to issue a formal advisory opinion on the matter. We're continuing to monitor developments at the commission and will update this story once commissioners vote on these proposed advisory opinions.

No word yet on whether Maxine Waters' relatives and friends have "investments" in Haiti because you know how common it is for America politicians to want to "contribute" to foreign elections.