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Ted Cruz: “The FEC has primary authority for interpreting the law.”

Featuring: Ted Cruz, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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THE SMIRK HEARD ROUND THE WORLD | Verdict Ep. 202

Published | Video Starts at 37:12

So you gotta ask, is it personal use if yes, you can't use campaign. Funds, aka Hillary Clinton buying a house right in New York. Exactly what is, quote, personal use under Federal Election Commission regulations, and The FEC has primary authority for interpreting the law. It is any obligation that would exist irrespective of the candidacy. Indeed, the FEC regulations make clear that a mixed motive doesnt make something a campaign expense if the obligation would exist irrespective of the campaign. (37:12–37:17)

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Asserts that the Federal Election Commission is the primary authority on interpreting campaign finance law.

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