Many in-state expenses — which include fuel, food and hotels — are for the extensive travel Mooney does across his district with his staff, Harris said. The disbursements at Rooster’s Amish Shed were for campaign materials, including signs, he added.
Mooney’s campaign spent $710 at liquor stores and wineries, including $333 at Trump Winery in Charlottesville, Virginia. He also spent in excess of $670 on food and beverage at President Cigar in D.C., and The Smoking Head LLC in Charles Town. The alcohol and cigar expenses are related to fundraising, Harris said.
On the Smoking Head Facebook page, the description reads: “For a better selection of fine cigars, tobacco, vape products, juices and glassware at the area’s best prices, stop by The Smoking Head!”
Mooney also paid Comcast over $3,800 for utilities. These are for campaign internet costs, according to Harris.
“Personal use of campaign funds is prohibited, and some of these expenses raise questions as to whether they are personal in nature,” Kedric Payne, general counsel for the Campaign Legal Center and former deputy chief counsel for the Office of Congressional Ethics, said in an email. “Transparency is essential and it is the responsibility of the member of Congress to reassure the public and donors that these expenses are campaign-related.”
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