Trump broke the law to buy Ben Carson's endorsement. The crime is worth up to 2 years in prison

[BULLDOG]

Trump bought Carson's endorsement. The penalty for that is up to 2 years in prison. I wonder how right wingers are going to try to spin this.

Ben Carson: I Didn’t Want To Endorse Trump, But He Promised Me A Position

Dr. Ben Carson, who endorsed Donald Trump’s presidential candidacy on Friday, appears less than enthusiastic about that decision. And the real reason the unsuccessful GOP presidential hopeful endorsed his former rival could be a violation of federal law.

Carson told the conservative online site NewsMax TV on Monday that he backed Trump based on a practical calculus.

“I didn’t see a path for [John] Kasich, who I like, or for [Marco] Rubio, who I like. As far as [Ted] Cruz is concerned, I don’t think he’s gonna be able to draw independents and Democrats unless has has some kind of miraculous change… Is there another scenario that I would have preferred? Yes. But that scenario isn’t available.” Pressed to clarify, Carson said he meant he’d prefer to have backed one of the other candidates.

Carson then said that Trump had promised him a role in his administration, “certainly in an advisory capacity.” Asked by NewsMax’s Steve Malzberg whether this meant a cabinet position, Carson declined to “reveal any details about it right now, because all of this is still very liquid.”

Federal law expressly prohibits candidates from directly or indirectly promising “the appointment of any person to any public or private position or employment, for the purpose of procuring support in his candidacy.” The penalty for violations could include fines or a year in jail — two years if the violation was willful.

If those dreams persist you might want to seek professional help before you injure yourself or someone else in your sleep.

No dream. Just verifiable fact.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Trump bought Carson's endorsement. The penalty for that is up to 2 years in prison. I wonder how right wingers are going to try to spin this.

Ben Carson: I Didn’t Want To Endorse Trump, But He Promised Me A Position

Dr. Ben Carson, who endorsed Donald Trump’s presidential candidacy on Friday, appears less than enthusiastic about that decision. And the real reason the unsuccessful GOP presidential hopeful endorsed his former rival could be a violation of federal law.

Carson told the conservative online site NewsMax TV on Monday that he backed Trump based on a practical calculus.

“I didn’t see a path for [John] Kasich, who I like, or for [Marco] Rubio, who I like. As far as [Ted] Cruz is concerned, I don’t think he’s gonna be able to draw independents and Democrats unless has has some kind of miraculous change… Is there another scenario that I would have preferred? Yes. But that scenario isn’t available.” Pressed to clarify, Carson said he meant he’d prefer to have backed one of the other candidates.

Carson then said that Trump had promised him a role in his administration, “certainly in an advisory capacity.” Asked by NewsMax’s Steve Malzberg whether this meant a cabinet position, Carson declined to “reveal any details about it right now, because all of this is still very liquid.”

Federal law expressly prohibits candidates from directly or indirectly promising “the appointment of any person to any public or private position or employment, for the purpose of procuring support in his candidacy.” The penalty for violations could include fines or a year in jail — two years if the violation was willful.

I won't vote for Trump, but that's the dumbest post yet against him. Trump can promise him anything in return for positions.

Federal law expressly prohibits candidates from directly or indirectly promising “the appointment of any person to any public or private position or employment, for the purpose of procuring support in his candidacy.” The penalty for violations could include fines or a year in jail — two years if the violation was willful

I seem to remember a certain democrat that had a seat up for sale.

I do too. He's in federal prison as we speak.

Soooooo..............................

You seem to think thats why he went to prison.

 

[Rexx Taylor]

didnt Reid buy congressmen to sign for Obama-Care?

 

[IsaacNewton]

So now, Hillary can immediately start saying, "we don't know if Trump will be in jail or get indicted, I mean we don't know yet. If I'm president I will prosecute him for his crimes".

Oh payback is a bitch eh.

 

[Vigilante]

If Trump can get 2 years, just how much can the Hildebeast get?

 

[Missourian]

Thinkprogress.

It'd have more credibility if you told us you discovered this juicy tidbit scrawled on a bathroom wall in crayon.

Poisoning the Well fallacy. ^^

It's not poisoning the well when it's true!

Here is the article/interview that ThinkProgress cites as it's source material for it's spun propaganda.

Ben Carson: Trump Promised Me a Job

Nowhere does Carson state that he traded his endorsement for a position. He lays out a very well reasoned explanation for his endorsement of Trump, and then much later says he may take on an advisory roll to the Trump Campaign...which is exactly what Christie is doing.

 

[Lilah]

So now, Hillary can immediately start saying, "we don't know if Trump will be in jail or get indicted, I mean we don't know yet. If I'm president I will prosecute him for his crimes".

Oh payback is a bitch eh.

Why wasn't David Davis prosecuted?

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Did he do the same with Sarah Palin?

 

[SassyIrishLass]

Thinkprogress.

It'd have more credibility if you told us you discovered this juicy tidbit scrawled on a bathroom wall in crayon.

Poisoning the Well fallacy. ^^

It's not poisoning the well when it's true!

Here is the article/interview that ThinkProgress cites as it's source material for it's spun propaganda.

Ben Carson: Trump Promised Me a Job

Nowhere does Carson state that he traded his endorsement for I position. He lays out a very well reasoned explanation for his endorsement of Trump, and then much later says he may take on an advisory roll to the Trump Campaign...which is exactly what Christie is doing.

It's StinkProgress, you just knew it was BS

 

[Lilah]

Did he do the same with Sarah Palin?

Did Hillary vote for the war in Iraq for the $20 Million?

 

[NYcarbineer]

Trump stepped over the line by promising Carson FIFTY acres and a mule.

 

[BULLDOG]

If Trump can get 2 years, just how much can the Hildebeast get?

With no more evidence than they have, NONE.

 

[LoneLaugher]

Thinkprogress.

It'd have more credibility if you told us you discovered this juicy tidbit scrawled on a bathroom wall in crayon.

so? Reid does this chit all of the time

Deflection. Where would nutbags be without it?

 

[BULLDOG]

Thinkprogress.

It'd have more credibility if you told us you discovered this juicy tidbit scrawled on a bathroom wall in crayon.

Poisoning the Well fallacy. ^^

It's not poisoning the well when it's true!

Here is the article/interview that ThinkProgress cites as it's source material for it's spun propaganda.

Ben Carson: Trump Promised Me a Job

Nowhere does Carson state that he traded his endorsement for I position. He lays out a very well reasoned explanation for his endorsement of Trump, and then much later says he may take on an advisory roll to the Trump Campaign...which is exactly what Christie is doing.

It's StinkProgress, you jut knew it was BS

If anyone would know stink, it would be you, but there are lots of other links if you don't like that one. Ask a kid to help you Google it.

 

[BULLDOG]

Did he do the same with Sarah Palin?

He probably just had to offer her a sixpack and a month's supply of pregnancy tests for her girls. Cristy went for free passes to Dunkin Donuts.

 

[LoneLaugher]

I wonder if the liberal versions of Darrell Issa and Trey Gowdy will hold dozens of hearings on this. Oh.....silly me....there are no such people in congress.

 

[Missourian]

Thinkprogress.

It'd have more credibility if you told us you discovered this juicy tidbit scrawled on a bathroom wall in crayon.

so? Reid does this chit all of the time

Deflection. Where would nutbags be without it?

Here is the source material...where Carson says there may be an advisory position with the Trump Campaign, but it's very fluid. So, feel free to find what ThinkProgress SAYS is in there, a quid quo pro for his endorsement, and report back...it's you big chance to do something that doesn't involve a play on the word 'nut'. I believe in you.

LINK

 

[Pogo]

Thinkprogress.

It'd have more credibility if you told us you discovered this juicy tidbit scrawled on a bathroom wall in crayon.

so? Reid does this chit all of the time

Deflection. Where would nutbags be without it?

Taking hits.

 

[Vigilante]

If Trump can get 2 years, just how much can the Hildebeast get?

With no more evidence than they have, NONE.

Have another glass of Kool-Aid, Clown face!

 

[DarkFury]

Thinkprogress.

It'd have more credibility if you told us you discovered this juicy tidbit scrawled on a bathroom wall in crayon.

Poisoning the Well fallacy. ^^

His link (the words "expressly prohibits" goes right to the text of the law, to wit:

Whoever, being a candidate, directly or indirectly promises or pledges the appointment, or the use of his influence or support for the appointment of any person to any public or private position or employment, for the purpose of procuring support in his candidacy shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if the violation was willful, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both. --- 18 U.S. Code § 599 - Promise of appointment by candidate
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IS it the law, or isn't it?

We do still have laws, do we not?

Depends on if you are a Clinton or not.