Reply #7: No, accepting contributions from foreign nationals is not legal

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From the FEC:

http://www.fec.gov/pages/brochures/contrib.htm#Prohibited%20Contributions

Foreign Nationals
Contributions and donations may not be solicited,11 accepted, or received from, or made directly or indirectly by, foreign nationals who do not have permanent residence in the United States (i.e., those without green cards). This prohibition encompasses all US elections; including federal, state and local elections. 11 CFR 110.20(b).

11The term “solicit” means, “to ask that another person make a contribution, donation, transfer of funds, or otherwise provide anything of value, whether is to be made or provided directly, or through a conduit or intermediary.” 11 CFR 110.20(a)(6) and 300.2(m).


(Before anybody flames me, I'm not saying that Kerry is doing this. I'm just answering the question.)