Comment: Be sure to follow FEC rules in your fundraising

Hi Joe,

Thanks for your service and dedication. :)

I'm sure people get sick of me saying this, but I believe the DP is crawling with Rombama operatives who are looking for ways to entrap/disqualify/jail Ron Paul delegates. So be sure you don't accidentally take illegal campaign contributions to pay for your trip to Tampa. The following is from "FEC Rules for National Convention Delegates," available here: http://www.fec.gov/pages/brochures/delegate.shtml The brochure gives a detailed explanation of the issues surrounding fundraising by national delegates and delegate committees.

As a national delegate, you are bound by all the FEC regulations about prohibited donations:

Who is Prohibited From Contributing to a Delegate?
Individual delegates may not accept any contributions from sources prohibited from making contributions in connection with federal elections. These sources include:

• Corporations (including banks and nonprofit corporations);
• Labor organizations;
• Foreign nationals or businesses (except "green card" holders--those admitted to the United States for permanent residence); and
• Federal government contractors (such as partnerships and sole proprietors with federal contracts).

Give the brochure a read, make sure you know who (and where) your donors are, and keep really good records.

Best of luck to you!