Source: Fox News
Summary
Prominent progressives, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Sen. Bernie Sanders, and Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed, continue to use the fundraising platform ActBlue despite congressional investigations into allegations of failed fraud prevention and illegal foreign donations. ActBlue has processed over $19 billion in donations since 2004 and is a major fundraising platform for Democratic candidates and progressive organizations. The platform has denied wrongdoing and any violation of campaign finance laws. An ongoing congressional investigation has not resulted in any findings of fraud or law violations.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The investigation into ActBlue’s fraud-prevention practices continues, with Republicans arguing the platform is vulnerable to fraud and illegal foreign donations. Prominent progressives continue to use the platform, despite the allegations. ActBlue has denied wrongdoing and the investigation has not resulted in any findings of fraud or law violations. The platform remains a major fundraising tool for Democratic candidates and progressive organizations. The case of 88-year-old Elizabeth Waffle, who disputed nearly $150,000 in political donations attributed to her, has fueled renewed scrutiny of ActBlue.
It’s become a familiar pattern: allegations of fraud, investigations, and continued use of the platform by prominent progressives.
Author: Evan Null
