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* Sheesh. The oppo continues flying…

During his six years in Congress, Rep. Aaron Schock could count on commodity trader Darren Frye and his wife, Becky, for campaign cash, transportation and use of an upscale condominium in Chicago, according to records and sources.

But now that Schock has resigned from Congress and is under federal investigation, his dealings with donors such as the Fryes could prove far from beneficial to him.

Schock’s use of the Fryes’ condo and travel services may run afoul of campaign laws and House ethics rules, according to legal experts.

In addition, some of the Fryes’ campaign contributions have raised questions about possible “donor swapping,” a practice that falls into a gray area in the law and can allow political candidates to effectively collect more from a single donor than is legal.

Keep in mind that the Frye’s haven’t been accused of wrongdoing, but go read it all.

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, May 25, 15 @ 1:54 pm

Comments

It’s practically a dragnet

Comment by Precinct Captain Monday, May 25, 15 @ 3:09 pm
Schock Wanted Fryes With Donations And Condo Main Course

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, May 25, 15 @ 5:11 pm
Schock’s attorneys will have no problem meeting their annual minimum billables!

Comment by Annon3 Tuesday, May 26, 15 @ 7:38 am
After reading both articles with both the Tribue and Sun Times, I did a background check on Adam Vitale, using Been Verified, and noted that Vitale purchased a condo home in Alexandria, VA, close to Washington DC on 11/07/14. It’s a very nice condo priced at $369,000. Vitale used to do business in the area but not recently. One has to wonder if it wasn’t a place for Schock to live had he not resigned.

Comment by Anon Tuesday, May 26, 15 @ 11:29 am