Parnell’s campaign committee has repeatedly used campaign resources to promote the failed candidate’s books
PENNSYLVANIA — Today the Pennsylvania Democratic Party filed a Federal Election Commission (FEC) Complaint, along with supporting exhibits, calling on the FEC to investigate Parnell for using campaign funds and resources to boost his own book sales:
“Public records suggest that Mr. Parnell profited off the Committee’s purchase of books he authored that are sold by a commercial publisher, which would be a clear violation of the Act’s prohibition on the personal use of campaign funds. Further, the Committee has repeatedly used campaign assets to promote Mr. Parnell’s books. Since Mr. Parnell’s Senate campaign launch in May, his campaign social media accounts have posted promotional book material on twenty-five different occasions.“
Pennsylvania Democratic Party spokesperson Jack Doyle issued the following statement:
“The FEC needs to investigate failed congressional candidate Sean Parnell and his apparent misuse of campaign resources for his own gain. Corruption has no place in Pennsylvania, and the last thing we need is another grifter in Washington representing us.”
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