Press Release
(San Diego, Calif.) – The Denise Gitsham for Congress campaign released the following statement in response to Scott Peters latest dishonesty.
“Scott Peters, who has raised more than $3 million in campaign contributions for his reelection, half of it coming from special interest PACs, refuses to return more than $35,000 in contributions from a fundraising money launder scheme which has already put one person in jail for election fraud.
“The American people are sick of politics as usual, and Denise is running to change Washington because far too often politicians believe they are above the law. Rather than hide the truth, Scott Peters should donate all of the tainted funds to charity. San Diego is home to many active duty military men and women, as well as veterans of the armed forces. If Congressman Peters is having trouble locating a suitable charity, we recommend the San Diego Veterans Coalition.” – Jordan Russell, campaign spokesman.
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Fact Sheet
Scott Peters and Congressional Pals Swap Donations
7/12/16
Peters accepted 16 donations totally $41,600 from a network of donors that have given to Congressman Ami Bera. Bera accepted 16 donations totaling $41,600 from Peters donors, allowing the donors to give twice the legal limit to the candidates. The architect of the swap was convicted of two counts of election fraud and sentenced to two years in prison.
Peters Returns Some Felon Funds, Not All
6/18/16
The Bera network of family donors funneled $41,600 to the Peters campaign. When the architect of the scheme, Bob Bera, was convicted of illegally funneling $270,000 into Congressman Ami Bera’s campaign, the Peters campaign returned only $5,400. Peters has refused to return the remaining $36,200 even though he’s raised more than $3 million for his reelection campaign.