Pardoned ex-Sen. Kelsey wrangles for amendment to campaign finance bill

Pardoned ex-Sen. Kelsey wrangles for amendment to campaign finance bill

Former Sen. Brian Kelsey, flanked by attorneys, leaves the Fred D. Thompson Federal Courthouse in Nashville after being sentenced to 21 months in federal prison. (Photo: John Partipilo)Straight off a prison stint cut short by a presidential pardon, former Tennessee Sen. Brian Kelsey is maneuvering for legislation to pay his legal expenses. The ex-Germantown Republican who served two weeks in federal prison for directing an illicit campaign finan…

House Committee Passes Campaign Finance Bill Which Could Be Detrimental To Tennessee Grassroots Funding

Image Credit: TN General Assembly The Tennessee Conservative [By Olivia Lupia] – Brought by Rep. Clay Doggett (R-Pulaski-District 70), an amendment completely rewriting HB0581 could severely limit the ability of grassroots candidates from both parties to fundraise properly as part of it seeks to limit the number of online donations candidates may accrue through a campaign.  During the House Government Operations Committee meeting on Monday, Apr…