"Denying Blakeman's application - which could cost him a combined $7 million in funds - risks undermining the public's trust, Citizens Union Executive Director Grace Rauh stated."
"Instead he is at risk of being denied public funds because of a filing deficiency that appears to result from confusion, administrative error, or campaign missteps compounded by unclear guidance from Board staff and a recently-approved emergency rule."
""Playing gotcha politics with this is frankly disgraceful," said Republican Public Campaign Finance Board Commissioner Brian Kolb, criticizing the Democrats' actions."
Bruce Blakeman's campaign for governor was disqualified from receiving matching campaign funds due to his running mate's failure to submit required paperwork. The Public Campaign Finance Board's 4-3 vote, along party lines, benefits Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, who already has a significant financial lead. Critics, including good government groups, argue that the decision undermines public trust and stems from confusion and unclear guidance rather than misconduct. Blakeman's campaign plans to sue the state over this ruling, which could cost him up to $7 million.
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