New Georgia Project Fined $300,000 by Ethics Commission for Campaign Violations
The New Georgia Project, founded by Stacey Abrams, faces a historic fine for illegal campaign activities during the 2018 gubernatorial election.
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The New Georgia Project, a nonprofit founded by Stacey Abrams, has been fined $300,000 by the Georgia Ethics Commission for violating campaign finance laws during the 2018 election. The commission found 16 violations related to undisclosed contributions and expenditures supporting Abrams and other Democrats. Following the fine, Republican Rep. Buddy Carter has urged the IRS to investigate the nonprofit for additional violations and revoke its tax-exempt status, citing serious breaches of public trust.
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From the Left
The New Georgia Project is being unfairly targeted by the Georgia Ethics Commission, reflecting a broader pattern of political harassment against organizations that support voting rights for marginalized groups.
This ruling demonstrates a biased political environment where a transparent effort to engage minority voters is penalized under the guise of ethics violations.
Stacey Abrams and the New Georgia Project are committed to civic engagement and voter registration, and this historical fine should not overshadow their dedication to increasing voter participation among Black, brown, and young voters.
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From the Right
The Georgia Ethics Commission's record fine against the New Georgia Project serves as a firm reminder that no organization is above campaign finance laws, especially those that supported Stacey Abrams during her 2018 gubernatorial campaign.
The New Georgia Project has violated the public's trust by misusing its nonprofit status to actively engage in political campaigning without proper registration, which raises serious concerns about transparency and legality.
Stacey Abrams has repeatedly failed in her political endeavors, and her refusal to acknowledge her electoral losses suggests a troubling tendency to distort the truth regarding election integrity.
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Highlights (6)
The violations committed by the New Georgia Project not only highlight a blatant disregard for the law but also call into question the integrity of our electoral system, demanding immediate action and accountability.
Daily Caller
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The hefty fines imposed on the New Georgia Project underscore a troubling disregard for campaign finance laws by organizations that claim to champion voter rights.
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Newsmax
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The hefty fine imposed on the New Georgia Project underscores a troubling reality in Georgia's political landscape, where the lines between advocacy and illegal campaigning can easily blur, especially when the stakes are high for Democratic candidates.
Voting rights group founded by Stacey Abrams fined for illegal campaigning
The Guardian
·Leans LeftThe underlying sources consistently report facts with minimal bias. They demonstrate high-quality journalism and accuracy across multiple articles.Reliable
The substantial fine levied against the New Georgia Project underscores the seriousness of campaign finance violations and illustrates the importance of transparency in political fundraising and spending.
Nonprofit founded by Stacey Abrams to pay record Georgia fine for violating state campaign laws
NBC News
·CenterThe underlying sources consistently report facts with minimal bias. They demonstrate high-quality journalism and accuracy across multiple articles.Reliable
The hefty $300,000 fine imposed on the New Georgia Project underscores a troubling disregard for campaign finance laws that could tarnish the integrity of voter engagement efforts championed by Stacey Abrams.
New York Post
·Leans RightThe underlying sources generally maintain reliability but have, at times, included opinion pieces, propaganda, or minor inaccuracies. While typically factual, there may be occasional editorialization or subjective interpretation.Mostly Reliable
The unprecedented fine imposed on the New Georgia Project and its affiliate underscores a troubling disregard for campaign finance laws, raising serious questions about accountability in political advocacy.
Stacey Abrams-founded groups slapped with historic fine for campaign finance violations
FOX News
·Leans RightThe underlying sources generally maintain reliability but have, at times, included opinion pieces, propaganda, or minor inaccuracies. While typically factual, there may be occasional editorialization or subjective interpretation.Mostly Reliable