What is red boxing and why is it an issue in R.I. congressional race?
Watchdogs say more and more candidates are skirting campaign finance laws by posting messages intended for super PACs.
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Watchdogs say more and more candidates are skirting campaign finance laws by posting messages intended for super PACs.
It is illegal for campaigns to coordinate messaging with Super PACs, which operate outside political contribution limits.
The Democratic congressional candidate had asserted in a debate last week he never engaged in the controversial practice known as "red-boxing."
The two congressional candidates are perceived frontrunners in the final weeks before the special primary election.
Complaint accuses Regunberg of using a “red box” on his campaign website to convey messages and provide materials to Super PACs.