The Bernie Madoff of campaign finance treasurers

[Joanie Baloney]

I received this letter from Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA), who is one of the many victims of Linde Durkee's larceny.

In part:

You have been such wonderful supporters over the years as we fought for the principles we all believe in. Your support has helped to energize me even at difficult times.

Now I come to you at a time of great anguish when I have to report: we have been robbed!!

Upwards of $250,000 in campaign funds have been stolen from us. Our treasurer was arrested and is accused of funneling hundreds of thousands of dollars (maybe millions) to herself from our campaign, and the campaigns of many, many others.

The records we vigilantly kept and reported to the Federal Election Commission accurately reflect contributions that we received and monies we knowingly spent. However, the reports she submitted to us about our account balances were false. As this scandal emerges, she may well become known as the Bernie Madoff of campaign finance treasurers.

More here: http://www.ocregister.com/news/durkee-316453-campaign-county.html

-JB