ODonnell Denies Inappropriate Use of Campaign Funds

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 ...

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...

Christine O'Donnell denies allegation she misused campaign funds in failed Senate bid
Christine O'Donnell, who famously denied that she was a witch, said on Thursday that she was innocent of any financial irregularities connected to her failed campaign for the U.S. Senate. Speaking on morning Talk Shows, O'Donnell, who rode a wave a "Tea Party" movement unhappiness to wrest the Senate nomination from the Candidate favored by Delaware's GOP, rejected accusations that campaign funds were misused. She also blamed liberal political enemies for persecuting her. "There's been no imper...

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: 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...

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 dismisses campaign funds investigation
Christine O'Donnell, the United States Senate Candidate who declared "I'm not a witch", has described a federal investigation into alleged misuse of campaign funds as "thug" tactics by her opponents....

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...

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: 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 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

O'Donnell: Spending accusations are 'thug' tactics
(12-30) 07:46 PST WASHINGTON (AP) -- 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 b...

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 ...

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 ...

Christine ODonnell Calls Campaign Probe Thug Tactic, Predicts More To Come
Appearing this morning on ABC’s Good Morning America, Christine O’Donnell flatly denied any misuse of campaign funds in her Senate campaign, and suggested reports of a federal Criminal Investigation could easily be tied to Delaware’s Most Powerful politician, Vice President Joe Biden . O’Donnell said her campaign had not been contacted by any federal officials, and described the reports as part of a “thug politic tactic,” promising she’d be cleared of ...

CBSs Crawford Dismisses Christine ODonnells Response to Accusations
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CBSs Crawford Dismisses Christine ODonnells Response to Accusations
Dignified Newsweek? They Print 'F--k John McCain,' Scalia a 'C--ksucker' Clap Off! CBS, NBC, NPR Skip Over Intelligence Chief Clapper's Ignorance on ABC of London Terror Arrests 17 Years and Counting: ABC's Dr. Tim Johnson Continues Spinning for Dems on Health Care On Thursday’s CBS Evening News, as CBS correspondent Jan Crawford filed a report on the allegations that former Delaware Republican Senate nominee Christine O’Donnell misused campaign money...

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

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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...

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...

O'Donnell Says Investigation is Political
Christine O'Donnell (R) told ABC News the federal investigation into her use of campaign funds was politically motivated. Said O'Donnell: "You don't need a tipster to show that this was politically motivated. We were informed that the Delaware political establishment was going to use every resource available to them, including launching phony investigations... tying me up with Lawsuits to make sure I can't move forward politically. I even expect more things to come, that's their tactic." TPM ...

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: 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...