Are there any really cogent reasons that the RNC could not successfully be prosecuted under the RICO statute? What are the obstacles and burden of proof? And what would be the most congenial Circuit if it got to an en banc review?
To the civicly minded:
Would it be in any sense bad for the country if the RNC was convicted of racketeering?
Originally posted by Michael F. Murphy: Are there any really cogent reasons that the RNC could not successfully be prosecuted under the RICO statute? What are the obstacles and burden of proof? And what would be the most congenial Circuit if it got to an en banc review?
To the civicly minded:
Would it be in any sense bad for the country if the RNC was convicted of racketeering?
LOL. Well, they certainly fit the intent of the law if not the letter. Interstate use of money obtained and then used fraudulently through the RNC to avoid campaign limits.
We may end up with only a third party being able to run if it were pursued too diligently .
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There does seem to be an unspoken agreement between the two parties, that allows them to re-district, gerrymander, miscount votes, and use state power to investigate each other's candidates, but hold off from directly assaulting each other's party organizations.
What else explains the current Democratic passivity?
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