Down but not out: How Liz Cheney plans to be a thorn in Trump's side after defeat

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Down but not out: How Liz Cheney plans to be a thorn in Trump's side after defeat
by Juliegrace Brufke, Congressional Reporter
 | August 17, 2022 07:00 AM
 | Updated Aug 17, 2022, 08:09 AM

Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) previewed her path forward after her primary loss for Wyoming’s at-large House seat, vowing to remain a leading voice in the fight against election disinformation and push to stop former President Donald Trump from being elected again in the wake of her defeat on Tuesday evening.

"I said since Jan. 6 that I will do whatever it takes to ensure Donald Trump is never again anywhere near the Oval Office, and I mean this is a fight for all of us together. I'm a conservative Republican — I believe deeply in the principles and the ideals on which my party was founded. I love its history. And I love what our party has stood for. But I love my country more," she said in her concession speech.

"So I ask you tonight to join me as we leave here, let us resolve that we will stand together, Republicans, Democrats, and independents, against those who would destroy our republic. They are angry, and they are determined, but they have not seen anything like the power of Americans united in defense of our Constitution and committed to the cause of freedom."

Allies of Cheney — who saw a rapid rise in the House before her criticisms of Trump led to her ouster from leadership and fellow GOP colleagues backing her Trump-endorsed primary opponent — have speculated that she will launch a 2024 presidential bid, potentially teeing up a challenge against the man who made her his top target, or take a TV contract to keep her voice at the forefront of the conversation surrounding the direction the party heads next.

Cheney's first step following her primary defeat Tuesday was to reorganize her $7 million war chest to form a new political action committee called "the Great Task."

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[Kamaji]

In other words, it's not about the rule of law, it's about a personal vendetta Lizzie has against Mr. Trump.  It's about her hate.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Liz Cheney
@Liz_Cheney

Here’s a sound bite for you: Bring it.



11:17 AM · Sep 9, 2021  Twitter for iPhone

[catfish1957]

Want to talk humilating?

Liz the Bitch spent $7M on this campaign, which means she spent $141.94 per vote!!!!!!

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

I'm sure he's real scared.

[Cyber Liberty]

Want to talk humilating?

Liz the Bitch spent $7M on this campaign, which means she spent $141.94 per vote!!!!!!

...and she gets to pocket any unspent money.  This election was nothing more than an elaborate GoFundMe to stuff full her retirement account.

[Kamaji]

...and she gets to pocket any unspent money.  This election was nothing more than an elaborate GoFundMe to stuff full her retirement account.

I don't believe she can keep unspent campaign contributions, or make personal use of them.

[Cyber Liberty]

I don't believe she can keep unspent campaign contributions, or make personal use of them.

I'm not sure either, but others have done it, Beta O'Rourke comes to mind.

That should be the law, though because it's graft.

ETA:  It appears they can't directly pocket it, but they can use the unspent money handing out unlimited bonuses to campaign employees.  They can also create a PAC and dump all the money in that, and then get hired by the PAC for as much salary as he desires.

It looks like Beta got the money by immediately forming an Elect O'Rourke to Governor exploratory committee.

https://www.investopedia.com/articles/markets/042716/what-happens-campaign-funds-after-elections.asp

[deb]

She’s going to run for president. She’s the next Lincoln. 

[andy58-in-nh]

I don't believe she can keep unspent campaign contributions, or make personal use of them.

Legally, she cannot do that. All contributions and expenditures must be reported and accounted for on IRS form 8872.

With leftover funds, former politicians can legally only use the money from campaign committees toward political or charitable purposes. They can:

• Pay for winding-down costs
• Donate the funds to a recognized charity
• Donate to other politicians' campaign committees
• Donate to party activity at the federal, state, or local level
• Do nothing

[Cyber Liberty]

She’s going to run for president. She’s the next Lincoln. 

She would have to do it third party, because she would get Kamel Harris numbers in the GOP Primaries.

[Cyber Liberty]

Legally, she cannot do that. All contributions and expenditures must be reported and accounted for on IRS form 8872.

With leftover funds, former politicians can legally only use the money from campaign committees toward political or charitable purposes. They can:

• Pay for winding-down costs
• Donate the funds to a recognized charity
• Donate to other politicians' campaign committees
• Donate to party activity at the federal, state, or local level
• Do nothing

From the article I linked, they can create a PAC dedicated to campaigns and/or a political agenda.  Essentially a slush fund.

[Free Vulcan]

The Cheney family is dirty and reaping the benefits from being part of the crony swamp in DC.

She needs to get rid of Trump so they don't get exposed.

[libertybele]

The Cheney family is dirty and reaping the benefits from being part of the crony swamp in DC.

She needs to get rid of Trump so they don't get exposed.

That's it exactly; Clintons, Bushs, Cheneys, Romneys, Obamas etc., would all be exposed.

[LMAO]

She would have to do it third party, because she would get Kamel Harris numbers in the GOP Primaries.

There is a possibility that she could run as an independent and draw away votes for whoever the GOP candidate is in 2024 which would benefit Joe Biden or whoever the Democrats get to run

[LMAO]

Want to talk humilating?

Liz the Bitch spent $7M on this campaign, which means she spent $141.94 per vote!!!!!!

Inflation 

[Free Vulcan]

She would have to do it third party, because she would get Kamel Harris numbers in the GOP Primaries.

The only place I would think she could even possibly get traction early on is New Hampshire and it's open primary.

Iowa will stop her cold, and I don't see either South Carolina or Nevada giving her any mojo either.

She won't even get enough to be a spoiler or stalking horse.

She's arrogant enough to try third party or independent too.

[roamer_1]

There is a possibility that she could run as an independent and draw away votes for whoever the GOP candidate is in 2024 which would benefit Joe Biden or whoever the Democrats get to run

I would reckon that the other way... Disenfranchised Democrats (of which there will be many), not willing to flip all the way over might find her 'fairness' attractive. The RINOs have already proven they can't sell a Jeb. I don't think a Lizard would garner even Jeb's numbers.

[roamer_1]

Inflation 

Yeah... Between her ears. 

[jmyrlefuller]

I'm not sure either, but others have done it, Beta O'Rourke comes to mind.

That should be the law, though because it's graft.

ETA:  It appears they can't directly pocket it, but they can use the unspent money handing out unlimited bonuses to campaign employees.  They can also create a PAC and dump all the money in that, and then get hired by the PAC for as much salary as he desires.

It looks like Beta got the money by immediately forming an Elect O'Rourke to Governor exploratory committee.

https://www.investopedia.com/articles/markets/042716/what-happens-campaign-funds-after-elections.asp

And if one of those employees is a spouse... boom. Goes right into his joint account.

[Cyber Liberty]

And if one of those employees is a spouse... boom. Goes right into his joint account.

Lizard just formed her own PAC.