Rybak’s campaign responds to MNGOP complaint
R.T. Rybak's campaign for governor sent a letter to the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board defending themselves from a complaint filed by the Minnesota Republican Party.
Here's part of a statement released from Rybak's campaign attorney, David Lillehaug:
"This allegation does not constitute probable cause, or even common sense. The Mayoral Committee had a right under Minnesota law, the Minnesota Constitution, and the First Amendment to the United States Constitution to obtain lists of potential supporters -- whether inside or outside of Minneapolis -- for the purpose of communicating with them for political support and funds," states Lillehaug in the letter. "There is no statute or Board rule, nor could there be one, that committee members may not communicate outside the geographic limits of the elective office at stake."
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