Saturday Oct 19, 2024
Campaign Finance Under Fire: Adams’ Indictment and Colorado Dawn Complaint
This episode dives into the scrutiny surrounding NYC's campaign finance program following Mayor Eric Adams' indictment for alleged illegal donations. We also discuss a significant complaint against Colorado Dawn regarding campaign spending for school choice. Additionally, we explore how nervous investors are prioritizing public debt concerns over the upcoming presidential election, and experts warn that falling commercial property values could jeopardize Boston's financial future. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these pressing issues in campaign finance and their broader implications.
Sources:
https://www.fox5ny.com/news/nyc-campaign-finance-program-under-scrutiny-after-adams-indictment
https://www.coloradopolitics.com/news/colorado-dawn-complaint-amendment-80/article_a2436896-8cc5-11ef-89ae-ab97e33dcc34.html
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/18/ahead-of-us-election-financial-advisors-say-public-debt-is-top-concern.html
https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/10/18/experts-say-falling-commercial-values-could-wreck-boston-finances-for-years-disputing-mayors-economic-outlook/
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:41) NYC campaign finance program under scrutiny after Adams' indictment
(00:03:53) Colorado Dawn hit with campaign finance complaint
(00:06:36) As nervous investors worry about the presidential election, public debt is a top concern financial advisors say
(00:09:31) Experts say falling commercial values could ‘wreck’ Boston finances for years, disputing mayor’s economic outlook