POL GENIUS! Trump Files Early For 2020 Re-election, Outsmarts Nonprofits

MinnesotaSmith

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Trump Files Early With FEC For 2020 Candidacy, Outmaneuvers Nonprofits

by William Craddick
Jan 30, 2017

A document from the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) indicates that Donald Trump took steps last week to outmaneuver nonprofit organizations, leaving them unable to officially campaign against him over the next few years of his Presidency.

Filed on January 20th, 2017, the letter states that, while not an official announcement for reelection, Donald Trump has filed an FEC Form 2 in order to "ensure compliance with the Federal Election Campaign Act." This is an unprecedented, although legal, move for the President to make. Barack Obama did not file for his 2012 re-election bid until April 2011. Having filed (even if not formally announcing a bid) as a candidate, Trump would be able to coordinate with PACs and other similar organizations.

More importantly, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations would no longer be able to engage in "political speech" which could theoretically affect the results of the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election without running the risk of losing their nonprofit status. The move effectively bars interest groups from creating nonprofits which they could funnel money into for the purposes of opposing Trump's initiatives. This will likely create chaos for political opponents of Trump such as George Soros, who has sunk significant amounts of money into various nonprofit groups with the intent of opposing Trump's government. How 501(c)(3) organizations will comply with the FEC's regulations when participating an actions which qualify as political speech remains to be seen.

The move is consistent with Trump's campaign promises to reduce the financial influence of private special interest groups on Washington.

This article was originally posted at www.disobedientmedia.com"
 
MinnesotaSmith

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NC Susan said:
Amazing loophole

Whats next !!
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Trump wins 43 states in November 2020? (With 3 states conceivably not voting due to being in turmoil/reduced to Territory status, one of which would be California, it'd easily be the biggest landslide since Reagan in 1984.)
 
Hfcomms

Hfcomms

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The man is a consummate chess player and is always thinking several steps ahead. A lot of the 'news' reports of disarray and turmoil within the administration and the roll out of various initiatives is just phog. So far he has played his hand exceedingly well.
 
Vtshooter

Vtshooter

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Wow. First thing in the morning, and already winning! It makes it hard to sleep at night, wondering what is going to be waiting for us in the morning.
 
John Wall

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This man is playing World Class Chess, while the opposition is struggling with a game of checkers. My vote for the Trump Train was a wise vote.
 
BetterLateThanNever

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I saw this post from another site which I thought was great and is a chat between Donald and Melania:

How was your day today honey?
Oh, it was just awesome! I fired two assistant attorneys generals, reinstated 23 flag officers, pardoned Assange and Snowden, legalized weed and right after I finish my ice cream sundae I'm going to take a shower, put on a nice clean starched shirt, go down to the Oval Office and **** with some more people until about midnight. God I love this job.
 
Dobbin

Dobbin

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One thinks Trump will CERTAINLY be put forth as 2017 "Time Magazine Man of the Year."

And its possible to have TWO successive years?

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Dobbin
 
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Sub-Zero

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The first question I have is does anyone know why the chair President Trump (I never get tired of typing that) is sitting in is a bit ragged? Is it a prop, is it a chair of historical significance in the White House?

Secondly, and on point, there are still 501(c)(4) groups to contend with. They are allowed to to participate in politics, so long as politics does not become their primary focus. They must spend less than 50 percent of their revenue on politics. However, they can spend right up to the line and can therefore influence elections, which they typically do through advertising.

The advantage is that 501(c)(4)s do not need to disclose their donors (think Soros).

It's different than a Super PAC whereas they do need to disclose their donors.

However, knocking out the 501(c)(3)s is one helluva punch to the pocket book of these orgs.
 
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Plain Jane

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Sub-Zero said:
The first question I have is does anyone know why the chair President Trump (I never get tired of typing that) is sitting in is a bit ragged? Is it a prop, is it a chair of historical significance in the White House?

Secondly, and on point, there are still 501(c)(4) groups to contend with. They are allowed to to participate in politics, so long as politics does not become their primary focus. They must spend less than 50 percent of their revenue on politics. However, they can spend right up to the line and can therefore influence elections, which they typically do through advertising.

The advantage is that 501(c)(4)s do not need to disclose their donors (think Soros).

It's different than a Super PAC whereas they do need to disclose their donors.

However, knocking out the 501(c)(3)s is one helluva punch to the pocket book of these orgs.
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I know nothing about these matters so this is factor to consider. But if the 501(c)(4)s are limited to 50% then they will have to spend twice as much to get the bang for the buck that they had with the 501(c)(3)s.
 
Rastech

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BetterLateThanNever said:
I saw this post from another site which I thought was great and is a chat between Donald and Melania:

How was your day today honey?
Oh, it was just awesome! I fired two assistant attorneys generals, reinstated 23 flag officers, pardoned Assange and Snowden, legalized weed and right after I finish my ice cream sundae I'm going to take a shower, put on a nice clean starched shirt, go down to the Oval Office and **** with some more people until about midnight. God I love this job.
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:lkick:

I am going to have to shut the computer off and go for a lie down in a quiet room. The laughter is really starting to hurt.
 
Sacajawea

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The rest of us can help the demise of these non-profits by NOT giving them any money. Even the environmental organizations politick. Keep your charity local; support the Salvation Army - who are on the front lines of the homeless, substance abuse, and natural disasters actually helping people - not just fundraising.
 
Millwright

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There is general, garden variety winning and then there is this.^^^

Weapons Grade Winning....

Sends a tingle up my leg.


This will send the left right over the edge.

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Ractivist

Ractivist

Pride comes before the fall.....Pride month ended.
I wonder what is written on the back of that chair towards the top center. Looks like a subliminal word in there?

As to Trump, he has put together one hell of a team to come up with the strategy he is forcing within the bounds of law. As much as the left wants to cry, he's doing it all legally, with precedent set by the left foremost. It's an amazing thing, this new administration. If war is on the horizon, I would not want to be an adversary. This also makes the sneak attack by Russia (Dudeman) even more likely and plausible.

Winning ways are such a breath of fresh air. Stopping the left in it's tracks, spewing what is shaking from their bodies is grade A Oscar level theatre.

As the Hollywood propaganda team is called upon, and outing themselves in this process. It's all so beautiful. Thank you Lord Jesus.
 
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Shacknasty Shagrat

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Trump Files With FEC For 2020 Election Bid, Outmaneuvers Nonprofit Organizations

The project management software that President Trump is using must cost $50 million or so.
This is a great, and legal move!!
Read it and weep, Sen. Schumer.
And President Trump stuck it to Mr. Soros, again,
Winning!!
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'Trump Files With FEC For 2020 Election Bid, Outmaneuvers Nonprofit Organizations



A document from the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) indicates that Donald Trump took steps last week to outmaneuver nonprofit organizations, leaving them unable to officially campaign against him over the next few years of his Presidency.

Filed on January 20th, 2017, the letter states that, while not an official announcement for reelection, Donald Trump has filed an FEC Form 2 in order to “ensure compliance with the Federal Election Campaign Act.” This is an unprecedented, although legal, move for the President to make. Barack Obama did not file for his 2012 re-election bid until April 2011. Having filed (even if not formally announcing a bid) as a candidate, Trump would be able to coordinate with PACs and other similar organizations.

More importantly, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations would no longer be able to engage in “political speech” which could theoretically affect the results of the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election without running the risk of losing their nonprofit status. The move effectively bars interest groups from creating nonprofits which they could funnel money into for the purposes of opposing Trump’s initiatives. This will likely create chaos for political opponents of Trump such as George Soros, who has sunk significant amounts of money into various nonprofit groups with the intent of opposing Trump’s government. How 501(c)(3) organizations will comply with the FEC’s regulations when participating an actions which qualify as political speech remains to be seen.

The move is consistent with Trump’s campaign promises to reduce the financial influence of private special interest groups on Washington.

http://disobedientmedia.com/trump-f...ion-bid-outmaneuvers-nonprofit-organizations/
 
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Shacknasty Shagrat

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This is reportedly the communication.
I am not familiar with the format.
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'Image# 201701209041436569 01/20/2017 17 : 11
PAGE 1 / 1
725 FIFTH AVENUE
DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC.
NEW YORK NY 10022
January 20, 2017
Processing Division
Federal Election Commission
999 E ST NW
Washington, DC 20463
To Whom It May Concern:
While this does not constitute a formal announcement of my candidacy for the 2020 election, because I have reached the
legal threshold for filing FEC Form 2, please accept this letter as my Form 2 for the 2020 election in order to ensure
compliance with the Federal Election Campaign Act. See 52 U.S.C. 30102(e)(1); 11 C.F.R. 100.3(a)(1).
Sincerely,
Donald J. Trump
C00580100
 
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Shacknasty Shagrat

Has No Life - Lives on TB
And he made this move on the day of his Inauguration!!
I always thought he was good, I still have my first edition of 'The Art of the Deal',
but now I think he an authentic genius.
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Shacknasty Shagrat

Has No Life - Lives on TB
This is reportedly the communication.
I am not familiar with the identifiers.
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''Image# 201701209041436569 01/20/2017 17 : 11
PAGE 1 / 1
725 FIFTH AVENUE
DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC.
NEW YORK NY 10022
January 20, 2017
Processing Division
Federal Election Commission
999 E ST NW
Washington, DC 20463
To Whom It May Concern:
While this does not constitute a formal announcement of my candidacy for the 2020 election, because I have reached the
legal threshold for filing FEC Form 2, please accept this letter as my Form 2 for the 2020 election in order to ensure
compliance with the Federal Election Campaign Act. See 52 U.S.C. 30102(e)(1); 11 C.F.R. 100.3(a)(1).
Sincerely,
Donald J. Trump
C00580100
 
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