Christine O'Donnell denies allegation she misused campaign funds in failed Senate bid

Christine O'Donnell: 'No impermissible use of campaign funds'
Former Delaware Senate Candidate Christine O'Donnell sought to discredit a federal investigation into her alleged misuse of campaign funds, denouncing it as a "thug political tactic." In her first interview since reports emerged that federal authorities began a Criminal Investigation into whether she used campaign funds for personal expenses, O'Donnell (R) said that she did not use her campaign money improperly. "No. There's been no impermissible use of campaign funds whatsoever," O'Donnell ...

Jonathan Capehart: The conspiracy theory of Christine O'Donnell (R-Grassy Knoll)
By now, we all know that Christine "I am not a witch. I'm you" O'Donnell is reportedly being investigated by the feds for allegations that she used $20,000 in Campaign Contributions to pay her rent and other personal expenses. Well, this morning the failed Republican Senate Candidate from Delaware made the rounds of the morning Talk Shows to defend herself. Unfortunately for O'Donnell, she raised more questions than she answered. On "Good Morning America," O'Donnell blamed...

ODonnell: Spending accusations are thug tactics
Stumble This! Failed U.S. Senate Candidate Christine O'Donnell said Thursday that accusations she misspent campaign funds are politically motivated and stoked by disgruntled former campaign workers. The Delaware Republican appeared on several network morning shows to defend herself a day after The Associated Press reported federal authorities have launched a Criminal Probe to determine whether she broke the law by using campaign money to pay personal expenses. O'Donnell, the Tea Party favorite ...

O'Donnell Denies Misuse of Campaign Money
(Baltimore) — Failed U.S. Senate Candidate Christine O'Donnell denied Thursday that she had inappropriately used any campaign funds, defending herself a day after the disclosure of a Criminal Investigation into her spending. The Delaware Republican appeared on several network morning shows after it was revealed that federal authorities have launched the Probe to determine whether she broke the law by using campaign money to pay personal expenses. (See more on Christine O'Donnell.) "There...

Feds Probe Christine O'Donnell's Campaign Spending
Via the Washington Post:Failed U.S. Senate Candidate Christine O'Donnell denied Thursday that she had inappropriately used any campaign funds, defending herself a day after the disclosure of a Criminal Investigation into her spending. The Delaware Republican appeared on several network morning shows after it was revealed that federal authorities have launched the Probe to determine whether she broke the law by using campaign money to pay personal expenses. "There's been no impermissible use of ...

Christine ODonnell claims liberal conspiracy behind criminal probe (Video)
Christine O’Donnell has lashed out against much of the liberal world following news that of a Criminal Investigation into her Fundraising activities.  In an interview on Fox News O’Donnell implicates Vice President Joe Biden and liberal philanthropist George Soros in a plot to undermine her political credibility using the FBI Probe.  Citing an anonymous source, O’Donnell claims that she was told that the Democrats would use everything at their disposal to try and brin...

Christine O'Donnell: Biden and the Liberals Are Out to Get Me
In one of the most predictable reactions of the year, Tea Party wacko Christine O’Donnell responds to the news that she’s under investigation for personal use of campaign funds by concocting a Conspiracy Theory. In a statement issued Wednesday, O’Donnell also suggested the investigation was the work of Vice President Joe Biden, the former longtime senator from Delaware. “Given that the King of the Delaware Political Establishment just so happens to be the Vice President o...

Christine O'Donnell Denies Misusing Campaign Funds
Former Delaware Senate Candidate and Tea Party affiliate Christine O'Donnell denied allegations Thursday that she misused campaign funds. "There's been no impermissible use of campaign funds whatsoever," O'Donnell told "Good Morning America" Thursday. "You have to look at this whole thug politic tactic for what it is. ... I'm confident that we will be cleared of any charges. Reports indicate federal authorities have launched a Criminal Investigation to look into whether O'Donnell illegally use...

ODonnell on defense in campaign funds probe
A possible federal Criminal Probe, charges of “thug politic tactics” and a foreboding feeling of more wicked tricks to come. No, it’s not a tease for a new novel filled with political intrigue — it’s the next chapter in the Christine O’Donnell story. The Tea Party politician from Delaware who famously declared: “I’m not a witch” now declares she’s not a crook. “There’s been no impermissible use of campaign funds whatsoever,&...

Christine O'Donnell: FBI Investigation a Ridiculous Thuggish Rumor
Failed Senate Candidate Christine O'Donnell denied Thursday that she misused campaign funds, telling Fox News that an apparent Criminal Investigation into her spending is yet another attempt to tarnish the Tea Party movement. "It appears that this is just the same thug tactics that they've been using for months to discredit this anti-establishment movement," O'Donnell said. The Delaware Republican defended herself after it was revealed that federal authorities have launched the Probe to determ...

Christine O'Donnell Is Being Persecuted by the FBI Because Just Because
So, you may have heard that there's maybe a federal investigation underway to determine if Senate Candidate hilarious performance artist Christine O'Donnell misused campaign for personal use such as rent, broomsticks, eyes of newt, etc. Obviously, this is merely a case of the FBI and the Vice President's office persecuting Christine O'Donnell for reasons that make obvious sense. Obviously! "There's been no impermissible use of campaign funds whatsoever," O�...

O'Donnell Denies Misuse of Campaign Funds
Christine O’Donnell, the losing Republican Candidate for Senate in Delaware,  defended herself on Thursday against allegations that she misused campaign funds for personal use and said that a possible Criminal Probe of her activity was a politically motivated attack by Democrats. The Associated Press reported Wednesday that the FBI has launched a Criminal Probe into whether Ms. O’Donnell used funds from her three political campaigns to pay for personal expenses like rent for her home. Spea

O'Donnell denies campaign fraud
US politician Christine O'Donnell, who unsuccessfully ran for Delaware's Senate seat, has denied accusations that she improperly used campaign funds for personal expenses. Federal investigators have launched a Criminal Probe into the alleged misuse. Two former campaign aides have alleged that Ms O'Donnell used campaign funds to pay personal expenses including rent. "There's been no impermissible use of campaign funds whatsoever," Ms O'Donnell told ABC. In an ...

Feds probe Christine O'Donnell's campaign spending
Source: SF Gate via AP (12-29) 18:20 PST Baltimore (AP) -- Federal authorities have launched a Criminal Investigation to determine whether failed U.S. Senate Candidate Christine O'Donnell broke the law by using campaign money to pay personal expenses, according to a person familiar with the investigation. O'Donnell, the Delaware Republican and Tea Party favorite who scored a surprise primary victory this year only to lose badly in the November General Election, denied the charges and suggested t...

O'Donnell: Fed Probe Ginned Up By Biden, Soros And Disgruntled Staffers (VIDEO)
Former Republican Senate Candidate Christine O'Donnell took to the airwaves of at least five morning shows today to fight back against the "thug politic tactic" being used against her by way of the federal Criminal Probe into allegations of improper use of her campaign funds. But you really only needed to watch one of her appearances to get the gist of what she said: that Vice President Joe Biden's allies were using the FBI to conduct a campaign against her, the ethics group which brought the ...

O'Donnell blames foes for funds allegations
FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2010 file photo, Delaware Republican Senate candid... WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Senate Candidate Christine O'Donnell went on the offensive Thursday following reports that Federal Prosecutors are looking into whether she illegally used campaign money for personal use, saying the accusations are politically motivated and stoked by disgruntled former campaign workers. The Delaware Republican appeared on several network television morning shows to defend herself a day after ...

O'Donnell says accusations 'thug' tactics
BALTIMORE — Failed U.S. Senate Candidate Christine O’Donnell said Thursday that accusations she misspent campaign funds are politically motivated and stoked by disgruntled former campaign workers. The Delaware Republican appeared on several network morning shows to defend herself a day after The Associated Press reported federal authorities have launched a Criminal Probe to determine whether she broke the law by using campaign money to pay personal expenses. “There’s been no impermiss

US reportedly looking at O’Donnell funds
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is investigating whether former Senate Candidate Christine O’Donnell of Delaware violated federal law by diverting campaign funds for personal use, Law Enforcement sources said yesterday. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington alleged in September that the Republican used campaign funds for rent, meals, and other personal expenses. O’Donnell stunned the political world that month by riding a wave of Tea Party movement support t...

Christine O'Donnell: "There's Been No Impermissible Use of Campaign Funds Whatsoever"
O'Donnell: This is a "thug politic tactic" abcnews.com Former Tea Party Senate Candidate Christine O'Donnell defended herself today against a report that the Federal Government was investigating her for misuse of campaign funds, saying the investigation was politically motivated . " There's been no impermissible use of campaign funds whatsoever," O'Donnell told "Good Morning America" today. "You have to look at this whole thug politic tactic for what it is. ... I'm confident that we will be c...

One Crazy Year: 2010's Most Outrageous Breakout Pols (VIDEOS)
Though every year brings head-scratching remarks from out-of-the-woodwork politicians, 2010 saw those politicians gaining a national platform to broadcast their head-scratchingest views, thanks to the Midterm Elections. Here are five of the most outrageous pols who broke out in 2010... Delaware Senate Candidate Christine O'Donnell beat out longtime Rep. Mike Castle in the Republican primary -- only to be shellacked by Democrat Chris Coons in the General Election. But in the meantime, O'Donnel...

Christine ODonnell Investigated by FBI
The claims come from Staffers who worked for or volunteered for the campaign that O’Donnel was using campaign funds for her own personal use were presented to the Federal Elections Commission. The charges are that she lied on her expense forms that had been filed with the FEC and committed Tax Evasion on income. Some of the reports originate from her campaign aide David Keegan and he reports O’Donnell used campaign funds like her own “ATM” machine and spent the money on f...

O'Donnell: Spending accusations are 'thug' tactics
Failed U.S. Senate Candidate Christine O'Donnell said Thursday that accusations she misspent campaign funds are politically motivated and stoked by disgruntled former campaign workers. The Delaware Republican appeared on several network morning shows to defend herself a day after The Associated Press reported federal authorities have launched a Criminal Probe to determine whether she broke the law by using campaign money to pay personal expenses. O'Donnell, the Tea Party favorite who scored a su...

WATCH: Christine O'Donnell responds to criminal probe reports
Appearing on ABC's "Good Morning America" and CNN on Thursday following reports that the Justice Department is investigating whether she used campaign funds for personal expenses, former Senate Candidate Christine O'Donnell (R-Del.) emphatically denied any wrongdoing and lashed out at her accusers. "There's been no impermissible use of campaign funds whatsoever," O'Donnell said on "GMA." "You have to look at this whole thug politic [sic] tactic for what it is." She said that she learned of the p...

Christine O'Donnell: 'Thug' Tactics Responsible For Campaign Finance Accusations
Baltimore — Failed U.S. Senate Candidate Christine O'Donnell said Thursday that accusations she misspent campaign funds are politically motivated and stoked by disgruntled former campaign workers. The Delaware Republican appeared on several network morning shows to defend herself a day after The Associated Press reported federal authorities have launched a Criminal Probe to determine whether she broke the law by using campaign money to pay personal expenses. "There's been no impermissibl...

Christine O'Donnell's Campaign Spending Probed
Federal authorities have opened a Criminal Investigation of Delaware Republican Christine O'Donnell to determine if the former Senate Candidate broke the law by using campaign money to pay personal expenses, according to a person with knowledge of the investigation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to protect the identity of a client who has been questioned as part of the Probe. The case, which has been assigned to two Federal Prosecutors and two FBI agents in D...