The Texas Ethics Commission has no power to investigate ethics on their own, but can respond to sworn complaints. This year they have fined a handful of legislators, including Representative Edmund Kuempel for use of his credit card for purchases not related to the campaign. Among the charges was $70 at the Jockey store. Hey, if Kuempel believes special campaign underwear gets him elected, who are we to judge? Surely that would mean I could expense Veuve Clicquot to my campaign because I believe Veuve gives me the power to speak eloquently on the issues!
Texas legislators slapped down the plastic to charge more than $1 million in political expenses since January 2005, but failed to disclose who actually received the bulk of the money, nearly $900,000, the analysis shows.(Chron)Of that million dollars the Chronicle found, three legislators have been fined.
Oh, and nice underwear Edmund.
Looking pretty good for a 118-year-old guy!
you left out dan gattis!
Is anyone surprised that Kissing Kuempel is a sort of underwear afficionado?
Uh...Jockey is by no means "afficianado" status!
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"Surely that would mean I could expense Veuve Clicquot to my campaign because I believe Veuve gives me the power to speak eloquently on the issues!
Actually, I had a former boss who did exactly that!