Overview
Jason Abel was quoted by Salon in an article titled “Christie’s New Cash Problem: Why Raising Money Won’t be as Easy as he Thought.” The article, published January 27, discusses New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s potential run for president and the implications of the SEC’s pay-to-play rule on his efforts to raise money for his recently launched political action committee “Leadership Matters for America.”
Mr. Abel discusses the unsettled issue of whether donations to groups that extend beyond a candidate’s actual campaign, such as Christie’s “Leadership Matters for America” are covered by the pay-to-play rule. Mr. Abel says: “It really is an issue that I don’t think is completely settled. Do I think it will have an impact on donors? Without a doubt. But does that then add up to a discernible negative impact on the campaign? I can’t speak to that.”
The full article can be read at Salon.
