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| | ===Violation of election laws=== | | ===Violation of election laws=== |
| − | In 2007 the [[Federal Election Commission]] fined the Kerry campaign $1.3 million for spending more than federal rules allow during his 2004 Presidential bid. In order to receive public funds, Kerry, a former Democrat senator from Massachusetts, and his running mate, former North Carolina Sen. [[John Edwards]], agreed to spend $74.6 million or less on their general election campaign against President Bush.<ref>https://www.politico.com/news/stories/0507/4269.html</ref><ref>[http://www.fec.gov/agenda/2007/mtgdoc07-37.pdf Agenda Document No. 07-37], Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C., May 21, 2007.</ref> In 2009 the FEC fined a [[George Soros]]-backed group $775,000 for its unregulated spending during the 2004 election on behalf of [[Democrat]]s, including Democratic Presidential candidate John F. Kerry.<ref>https://www.cbsnews.com/2100-501563_162-3222390.html</ref> | + | In 2007 the [[Federal Election Commission]] fined the Kerry campaign $1.3 million for spending more than federal rules allow during his 2004 Presidential bid. In order to receive public funds, Kerry, a former Democrat senator from Massachusetts, and his running mate, former North Carolina Sen. [[John Edwards]], agreed to spend $74.6 million or less on their general election campaign against President Bush.<ref>https://www.politico.com/news/stories/0507/4269.html</ref><ref>[https://www.fec.gov/agenda/2007/mtgdoc07-37.pdf Agenda Document No. 07-37], Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C., May 21, 2007.</ref> In 2009 the FEC fined a [[George Soros]]-backed group $775,000 for its unregulated spending during the 2004 election on behalf of [[Democrat]]s, including Democratic Presidential candidate John F. Kerry.<ref>https://www.cbsnews.com/2100-501563_162-3222390.html</ref> |
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| | In May 2018, Kerry was caught engaging in "shadow diplomacy" with Iranian and European officials in an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to save the [[Iran nuclear deal]] that he helped negotiate in 2015, a possible violation of the [[Logan Act]].<ref>Multiple references: | | In May 2018, Kerry was caught engaging in "shadow diplomacy" with Iranian and European officials in an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to save the [[Iran nuclear deal]] that he helped negotiate in 2015, a possible violation of the [[Logan Act]].<ref>Multiple references: |
| − | *Shaw, Adam (May 5, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/05/john-kerry-under-fire-for-reported-shadow-diplomacy-to-save-iran-deal.html John Kerry under fire for reported 'shadow diplomacy' to save Iran deal]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 8, 2018. | + | *Shaw, Adam (May 5, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/05/john-kerry-under-fire-for-reported-shadow-diplomacy-to-save-iran-deal.html John Kerry under fire for reported 'shadow diplomacy' to save Iran deal]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 8, 2018. |
| | *Stracqualursi, Veronica (May 7, 2018). [https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/05/politics/john-kerry-iran-deal/ John Kerry engaging in shadow diplomacy to salvage Iran deal: The Boston Globe]. ''CNN''. Retrieved May 8, 2018. | | *Stracqualursi, Veronica (May 7, 2018). [https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/05/politics/john-kerry-iran-deal/ John Kerry engaging in shadow diplomacy to salvage Iran deal: The Boston Globe]. ''CNN''. Retrieved May 8, 2018. |
| | *Hayward, John (May 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/05/05/report-former-secretary-of-state-john-kerry-working-with-iran-to-save-nuclear-deal/ Report: John Kerry Engaging in ‘Shadow Diplomacy’ with Iran to Save Nuclear Deal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 8, 2018. | | *Hayward, John (May 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/05/05/report-former-secretary-of-state-john-kerry-working-with-iran-to-save-nuclear-deal/ Report: John Kerry Engaging in ‘Shadow Diplomacy’ with Iran to Save Nuclear Deal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 8, 2018. |
| | See also: | | See also: |
| − | *Singman, Brooke (May 8, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/08/trump-warns-kerry-to-stay-away-from-iran-negotiations-ahead-crucial-announcement.html Trump warns Kerry to 'stay away' from Iran negotiations ahead of crucial announcement]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 8, 2018. | + | *Singman, Brooke (May 8, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/08/trump-warns-kerry-to-stay-away-from-iran-negotiations-ahead-crucial-announcement.html Trump warns Kerry to 'stay away' from Iran negotiations ahead of crucial announcement]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 8, 2018. |
| | *Boyer, Dave; Miller, S.A. (May 7, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/7/trump-kerry-possibly-illegal-private-talks-iran/ Trump slams Kerry over ‘possibly illegal’ private talks with Iran]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 8, 2018.</ref> | | *Boyer, Dave; Miller, S.A. (May 7, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/7/trump-kerry-possibly-illegal-private-talks-iran/ Trump slams Kerry over ‘possibly illegal’ private talks with Iran]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 8, 2018.</ref> |
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