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Embattled Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) issued more money in refunds than he took in from donors last quarter, calling into question his ability to run for reelection next year.

His campaign also disclosed debt from last year that was not properly reported at the time — or in filings since.

Santos’ campaign refunded more than $35,000 to donors between July and September while taking in only $1,704 in new donations, according to his latest campaign finance report. His campaign also spent more than $42,000 over the period, $20,000 of which was classified as legal expenses. That left him with less than $23,000 in his campaign account.

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[–] robocall@lemmy.world 86 points 1 year ago (4 children)

What chump is donating to this guy?

[–] dhork@lemmy.world 56 points 1 year ago (3 children)

His mom, who also happens to be the Queen of Denmark.

[–] Techmaster@lemm.ee 12 points 1 year ago

What a coincidence, his dad was King Ralph of England!

[–] milkjug@lemmy.wildfyre.dev 4 points 1 year ago

Such a coincidence, she's my mom too!

[–] Thade780@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Hey! Margrethe already disinherited him!

Check your facts!

[–] LEDZeppelin@lemmy.world 20 points 1 year ago

A typical republican voter

[–] Acronymesis@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago

What do you mean? Who wouldn’t donate to the great George Santos, Lincoln’s vice president and the inventor of the airbag, potentially saving millions of lives??

[–] Nobody@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Taqs E Vashun has a recurring donation I’m sure.

[–] iBaz@lemmy.world 49 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

How is this dope going to run for reelection from prison? Oh yeah, he’s a republican.

[–] dhork@lemmy.world 23 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I guess it's a requirement now. After all, if you haven't done a crime or two as a Republican, it's a sign you're not trying hard enough.

[–] iBaz@lemmy.world 19 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Seriously though, this guy has committed so many crimes he shouldn’t be in Congress. Shouldn’t he be running for president?

[–] TechyDad@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

He's only got 23 indictments. He needs about 68 more before he qualifies for the Republican nomination for President!

[–] frunch@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

He would have, if it weren't for you meddling kids!

[–] Techmaster@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago

Pretty soon the whole party will have teardrop tattoos.

[–] TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee 15 points 1 year ago

This dude is so fucked. It's going to be great when he's asking to vote remotely from his cell in Rikers Island lmao.

[–] spider@lemmy.nz 13 points 1 year ago

Santos' campaign refunded more than $35,000 to donors between July and September

If the checks cleared, that is.

[–] Nightwingdragon@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

George Santos is refunding more money than he’s raising — and belatedly reported debts from 2022......

So in other words, still committing crimes on the daily. Got it.