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

[Pogo]

Pogo, this op is bullshit. What happened to you and your investigations? Don't even bother when it fits your agenda do you? Hack boi

Did the law get correctly quoted -- or did it not?

Did Carson say what he said -- or did he not?

I investigated both. They're there.

There's no exit door here.

Trump broke the law to buy Ben Carson's endorsement
The title of the thread is bullshit and you know it. He didn't say or even imply any such thing. If this was about a democrat, you would have went magoo.

The latter is a speculation fallacy. And easily disproven since I've already cited Rod Blagojevich in federal prison. Where do you get this cockamamie idea that I have a political party?

Now then --- HOW is the title bullshit? We've quoted the law, check. We've read Carson's words, check. The action in what Carson described ---- is also described in the law -- it's an exact match. Check.

I've got three checks here. Now cash them.

Muito Eloquento. I accept your concession. But I will not accept your offer of indentured servitude as penance.

 

[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.

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

Good luck getting a charge on hearsay.

Not hearsay. It is a recorded statement.

 

[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.

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

Yeah, and Hillary wasn't promised SoS in exchange for Clintion's support.

Clinton was a democrat and supported the democratic candidate. Is that complicated for you?

Carson is a republican, supporting a Republican. What's the difference?

There is more than one republican, and Carson said that other than the appointment, he preferred one of several others. You understand the difference. Quit playing dumb.

 

[my2¢]

Under the conspiracy theory topic a couple of weeks ago I predicted they'll trump up election violation charges to get Trump impeached. I was thinking of how Gov. Evan Mecham was handled here in Arizona back in '88. He best watch his back.

 

[HenryBHough]

Reminder to progressives:

Occasionally change your panties and outer garments. The smell is offensive to most normal people.

 

[Two Thumbs]

gotta go with;


And?


as in, And how is this different than any other election?









but it would be nice to see a law enforced

It's illegal.

and?

so is using a private email to send classified doc

but that's different

 

[WildBillKelsoe]

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

Yeah, and Hillary wasn't promised SoS in exchange for Clintion's support.

Clinton was a democrat and supported the democratic candidate. Is that complicated for you?

Carson is a republican, supporting a Republican. What's the difference?

There is more than one republican, and Carson said that other than the appointment, he preferred one of several others. You understand the difference. Quit playing dumb.

How many people have said, "Trump offered me a position in exchange for my support"?

 

[WildBillKelsoe]

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

Good luck getting a charge on hearsay.

Not hearsay. It is a recorded statement.

It's still one person's word. Fortunately, under our justice system, it takes way more than that to get a conviction.

 

[BULLDOG]

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

Yeah, and Hillary wasn't promised SoS in exchange for Clintion's support.

Clinton was a democrat and supported the democratic candidate. Is that complicated for you?

Carson is a republican, supporting a Republican. What's the difference?

There is more than one republican, and Carson said that other than the appointment, he preferred one of several others. You understand the difference. Quit playing dumb.

How many people have said, "Trump offered me a position in exchange for my support"?

Carson, as far as I know.

 

[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.

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

Good luck getting a charge on hearsay.

Not hearsay. It is a recorded statement.

It's still one person's word. Fortunately, under our justice system, it takes way more than that to get a conviction.

Could be, but there is a video recording of his confession, and there is no ambiguity in what he said.

 

[WildBillKelsoe]

Yeah, and Hillary wasn't promised SoS in exchange for Clintion's support.

Clinton was a democrat and supported the democratic candidate. Is that complicated for you?

Carson is a republican, supporting a Republican. What's the difference?

There is more than one republican, and Carson said that other than the appointment, he preferred one of several others. You understand the difference. Quit playing dumb.

How many people have said, "Trump offered me a position in exchange for my support"?

Carson, as far as I know.

He probably mispoke and will admit as much. So...case closed!

Want to get on the the Clinton email case, now?

 

[BULLDOG]

Clinton was a democrat and supported the democratic candidate. Is that complicated for you?

Carson is a republican, supporting a Republican. What's the difference?

There is more than one republican, and Carson said that other than the appointment, he preferred one of several others. You understand the difference. Quit playing dumb.

How many people have said, "Trump offered me a position in exchange for my support"?

Carson, as far as I know.

He probably mispoke and will admit as much. So...case closed!

Want to get on the the Clinton email case, now?

Go ahead. You've been whining about that for years, and had near a dozen different investigations, but nothing yet. Nothing but wasted time and money.

 

[WildBillKelsoe]

Carson is a republican, supporting a Republican. What's the difference?

There is more than one republican, and Carson said that other than the appointment, he preferred one of several others. You understand the difference. Quit playing dumb.

How many people have said, "Trump offered me a position in exchange for my support"?

Carson, as far as I know.

He probably mispoke and will admit as much. So...case closed!

Want to get on the the Clinton email case, now?

Go ahead. You've been whining about that for years, and had near a dozen different investigations, but nothing yet. Nothing but wasted time and money.

Years? A little over a year, now. The FBI is piling up tons of evidence. Why aren't you outraged?

 

[BULLDOG]

There is more than one republican, and Carson said that other than the appointment, he preferred one of several others. You understand the difference. Quit playing dumb.

How many people have said, "Trump offered me a position in exchange for my support"?

Carson, as far as I know.

He probably mispoke and will admit as much. So...case closed!

Want to get on the the Clinton email case, now?

Go ahead. You've been whining about that for years, and had near a dozen different investigations, but nothing yet. Nothing but wasted time and money.

Years? A little over a year, now. The FBI is piling up tons of evidence. Why aren't you outraged?

Get back with me when there is more than just more right wing accusations.

 

[WildBillKelsoe]

How many people have said, "Trump offered me a position in exchange for my support"?

Carson, as far as I know.

He probably mispoke and will admit as much. So...case closed!

Want to get on the the Clinton email case, now?

Go ahead. You've been whining about that for years, and had near a dozen different investigations, but nothing yet. Nothing but wasted time and money.

Years? A little over a year, now. The FBI is piling up tons of evidence. Why aren't you outraged?

Get back with me when there is more than just more right wing accusations.

The FBI found nearly two thousand classified emails. One hundred four of which, Clinton composed, personally. The FBI is saying that.

 

[BULLDOG]

Carson, as far as I know.

He probably mispoke and will admit as much. So...case closed!

Want to get on the the Clinton email case, now?

Go ahead. You've been whining about that for years, and had near a dozen different investigations, but nothing yet. Nothing but wasted time and money.

Years? A little over a year, now. The FBI is piling up tons of evidence. Why aren't you outraged?

Get back with me when there is more than just more right wing accusations.

The FBI found nearly two thousand classified emails. One hundred four of which, Clinton composed, personally. The FBI is saying that.

Again, come back when they say she is guilty of wrong doing.

 

[Blackrook]

Well, I suggest you liberals round up a posse and arrest Trump.

 

[WildBillKelsoe]

He probably mispoke and will admit as much. So...case closed!

Want to get on the the Clinton email case, now?

Go ahead. You've been whining about that for years, and had near a dozen different investigations, but nothing yet. Nothing but wasted time and money.

Years? A little over a year, now. The FBI is piling up tons of evidence. Why aren't you outraged?

Get back with me when there is more than just more right wing accusations.

The FBI found nearly two thousand classified emails. One hundred four of which, Clinton composed, personally. The FBI is saying that.

Again, come back when they say she is guilty of wrong doing.

You do the same with Trump. M'k?

 

[Borillar]

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?

Laws are only for the 99%. Trump will never be investigate for this, just as Hillary will never see charges re classified materials.

 

[Blackrook]

Hillary belongs in a federal penitentiary, and the liberals are trying to deflect from that.