"James Bopp Jr., a lawyer and founder of the Republican Super PAC, says the e-mail misinterprets the law. The “super PAC” contributions are regulated, and therefore fine for candidates to solicit, because they’re reported to the FEC, he said. He added that the e-mail is part of a “threat and chill operation” meant to scare lawmakers out of raising the money.
The election commission will probably deadlock on the issue, given recent partisan splits on similar matters. That means both parties will proceed with their plans, and you’ll probably see a lot of lawmakers raising big money for next year’s campaign."
The Influence Industry: Legality of ‘Super PACs’ a test for campaign finance law
The Washington Post:
