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Dems Sue to Cap McCain Spending

Posted Apr 15, 08 5:21 AM CDT in Politics 

(Newser) – The Democratic National Committee yesterday filed a federal lawsuit to limit the amount John McCain can spend on his campaign before the GOP national convention. In apparent violation of federal law, McCain's once-foundering campaign used expected federal matching funds as collateral for a bank loan, but then opted out of the public financing system—and the restricted spending that come with it.

McCain, a proponent of campaign finance reform, has "an apparent belief that the reforms he championed apply to everyone but himself," charged the chairman of the Democratic committee.

Source Los Angeles Times

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The Democrats are suing to restrict McCain's spending prior to the GOP convention.   (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
John McCain speaks to reporters aboard his campaign plane en route to Pittsburgh Monday. The Democrats are suing to restrict McCain's spending prior to the GOP convention.   (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
John McCain addresses the Associated Press Annual meeting in Washington. John McCain speaks to reporters aboard his campaign plane en route to Pittsburgh Monday. The Democrats are suing to restrict McCain's...   (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
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