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2018-12-13 Home Front: Politix

National Enquirer owner admits paying ex-Playboy model $150,000 to squelch story, help Trump campaign

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Posted by Besoeker 2018-12-13 02:37|| || Front Page|| [10 views ] Top

#1 Seems to me this kind of thing could not be considered any kind of 'campaign contribution' unless the underlying story could be proven true.

Posted by Glenmore 2018-12-13 15:56|| 2018-12-13 15:56|| Front Page Top

#2 Even if proven true its not a campaign contribution is one is likely to do it anyway. And to save his family and help stock, etc, Trump probably would have paid to have it go away (doesn't mean guilt either).

Posted by rjschwarz 2018-12-13 17:24|| 2018-12-13 17:24|| Front Page Top

#3 Yet another example of how the Federal Election Commission and the arcane campaign finance laws are a truly undemocratic boondoggle. Public welfare support for lawyers and interest groups...

Posted by magpie 2018-12-13 18:05|| 2018-12-13 18:05|| Front Page Top

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