Democratic Primaries

TexasTowelie

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3. There is a difference between what is legal and what is moral or ethical.

Tue Apr 7, 2020, 01:38 AM

Apr 2020

I'm not comfortable with any candidate that uses their campaigns to enrich their relatives. However, I do draw a distinction as to whether those family members are paid with campaign donations versus taxpayer money when those family members land government jobs. On that note, I'll mention that you didn't include this sentence in your excerpt.

Unlike Sanders, however, Biden did not receive any of that money himself, and the money came exclusively from campaign contributions rather than taxpayer dollars.

I think that some latitude can be accepted for directing campaign funds to a family member, but hiring someone who draws a salary provided by taxpayers is far worse since the taxpayers contribution is not voluntary while a donation to a campaign is voluntary.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Is it okay that Joe Biden paid family members from campaign? [View all] Don1 Apr 2020 OP

I think it's perfectly fine as long as they did the work. Presumably he trusts them more than he napi21 Apr 2020 #1

It would be best if family were not on the payroll. LastDemocratInSC Apr 2020 #2

Yes, but many couldn't work their hearts out then. Hortensis Apr 2020 #19

Agree. jaxexpat Apr 2020 #28

There is a difference between what is legal and what is moral or ethical. TexasTowelie Apr 2020 #3

Your Article Says That No Biden Family Members Are Working On The Current Campaign TomCADem Apr 2020 #4

You are nitpicking. Don1 Apr 2020 #13

Indeed, Sir, 'Division And Bashing Are Not Helpful' The Magistrate Apr 2020 #20

"Division and bashing are not helpful." TwilightZone Apr 2020 #26

This. And no. It's most definitely NOT nitpicking. Squinch Apr 2020 #15

Look where the hell we are at. Mr.Bill Apr 2020 #5

Probably not a good idea Don1 Apr 2020 #6

It's perfectly okay. Paka Apr 2020 #7

I agree. Don1 Apr 2020 #9

Amen! Paka Apr 2020 #14

The Only Cause Of Division, Sir, Is Sanders' Being Bull-Headed In A Lost Cause The Magistrate Apr 2020 #21

This is mudslinging...and Sanders has lost...he needs to go back to the Senate and earn his salary. Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #24

Do, please, link to where that happened. Squinch Apr 2020 #16

Ask Bernie? Historic NY Apr 2020 #8

lol Cha Apr 2020 #11

Why Don1 Apr 2020 #12

Because he likes to funnel money to unqualified family members. MrsCoffee Apr 2020 #22

A Man Of High Principle, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #10

BS has lost. It is over. Squinch Apr 2020 #17

I'm not fooled either. NurseJackie Apr 2020 #18

I read the article and it is completely devastating for Sanders They didn't lay a glove Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #23

Also, you left off the date. March 2nd...this article is very old...you must have searched Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #25

Personally, I have no problem with candidates hiring family members MineralMan Apr 2020 #27

Is it ok that Bernie's wife was being prosecuted for a bad land deal, but Trump made it go away? PubliusEnigma Apr 2020 #29

Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden are both politicians ismnotwasm Apr 2020 #30