Was it his father or brother-in-law?
BILOXI — A Tea Party member has filed a Federal Election Commission complaint about campaign donations to state Rep. Steven Palazzo, a candidate for the 4th District congressional seat in November.
Palazzo declined comment on the complaint through a spokesman, but his campaign leaders say it is unfounded, and they are cooperating with the FEC investigation.
Richard W. Keefer, a member of the Hattiesburg 9-12 Tea Party organization, filed the complaint over “what appear to be serious campaign law violations,” he said, centered on campaign donations totaling $4,000 made by Palazzo’s brother-in-law, Lee Hertz. Keefer questions whether the money actually came from Palazzo’s father, Frank Palazzo. Federal campaign law prohibits anyone from making a contribution in another person’s name, and limits the amount individuals can give to a campaign.
Read more
Sun Herald
10/7/10
Magnolia Tribune
