We all knew former GOP presidential candidate and current U.S. congresswoman Michele Bachmann was a bit crazy, but who knew she may also be a crook?
Federal investigators are looking into allegations that Bachmann inappropriately misused campaign funds for her own personal reasons. Interestingly, the claims of her misuse are coming from former members of her own campaign staff!
“I was questioned by federal investigators,” said Peter Waldron, a member of Bachmann’s Iowa staff who filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission in January and alleged inappropriate use of campaign funds. Waldron said that Bachmann’s former Iowa campaign chair, state Sen. Kent Sorenson, received money under the table for his support. However, Sorenson’s position in the Legislature prohibits him from receiving payments from the campaign. Hmmm…
Waldron then accused the campaign of failing to pay staffers and requiring them to sign a non-disclosure agreement in order to get paid. He also accused a staffer of illicitly receiving funds from both the campaign and a political action committee, which is a huge violation of federal election laws.
A factor that may bolster Waldron’s claims is that he is a fundamentalist pastor who often led Bachmann and staffers in prayer during her campaign for president. Also, Waldron is not alone, since other staffers have also come forward with more information against Bachmann. Ironically, misuse of campaign funds is what caused former Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. to resign from congress and face criminal sentencing.
If the allegations against Bachmann are proven to be true, she is in for a plethora of ethical, legal and likely career ending political charges.
And it couldn't happen to a more deserving person!
I only hope that the investigation results in finding concrete evidence needed to charge and convict that nasty-azz nutjob.