- This is a clear violation of the Senate Ethics rules which safeguard against the appearance or actuality of elected officials cashing in on their official position for political purposes, said Kendra Arnold, executive director of FACT.
- Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren for sending out fundraising emails asking for donations to support their votes against Justice Brett M.
- While voting and then asking supporters to back that decision with cash is common, the watchdog group, the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT), says asking for money ahead of time crosses the line into vote-buying.
- Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate from Massachusetts, incumbent Elizabeth Warren stands at the podium before a debate with her opponent Geoff Diehl in Boston, Friday, Oct.
- Harris&'s emails detailed several of her actions as a member of the Judiciary Committee, including her questioning of the president's pick for the high court, and asking for contributions.
- FACT asked the Senate ethics committee to probe fundraising emails sent by Ms.
- The Senate's rules prohibit senators cashing in on using their official positions for personal gain.
Monday, October 29, 2018
Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris accused of breaking fundraising rules over Kavanaugh vote
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