Greg Meeks was one of many potential candidates to replace Hillary Clinton if she wins the Presidency. It seems rather unlikely at this point, though.
The audit report of Meeks' campaign shows that he spent $6,230 on a personal trainer, who charged $45 per hour. Meeks' campaign told the commission 'that the personal trainer was necessary to alleviate stress brought on by the candidate's duties.'
Federal law states that candidates may not pay for "dues, fees and other payments to a health club or recreational facility" out of their campaign accounts.
The FEC's audit report also concluded that Meeks did not keep proper records for $9,812 in vehicle expenses that were considered 'personal expenses of the candidate.' Another $916 in questionable charges made to a credit card, auditors found, were for an 'airline ticket, lodging, clothing and cell phone accessories.'"
You might remember Greg Meeks from such pieces of legislation as the COPE Act eviscerating net neutrality, the Bankruptcy Bill, CAFTA. NY-06 is a majority minority district in Queens, and Meeks is a member of the New Democrats, the CBC, and the Democratic Leadership Council. He is also the sixth worst member of the Congressional Black Caucus, according to the CBC Monitor's latest report card.
This proud record of accomplishment would stress any fine candidate out, and require regular personal trainers paid illegally out of campaign funds.
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