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Summary

Republican congressional candidate Mayra Flores, backed by Trump, has faced criticism for campaigning at church-hosted events, where banners and messaging appear partisan. Events at multiple churches featured Flores alongside religious figures supporting her, raising questions about potential violations of federal tax regulations that prohibit political campaigning in tax-exempt religious spaces.

Community members, including congregants, expressed concern over the blending of politics and religion, viewing it as a misuse of faith to sway voters.

Democratic representative Vicente Gonzalez, Flores’ opponent, has received complaints from constituents about the events and has emphasized the importance of maintaining a non-partisan atmosphere in churches.

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[–] [email protected] 36 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I'd love for some enterprising IRS auditor to find out what churches she appeared in, then send each of them an audit notice letter. They've lost their IRS tax exemption.

[–] Sineljora 21 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This could be any person. Show up to your local church and report them to the IRS if they endorse any candidate.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Can I report the entire state of Utah? The Mormons shill for conservatives all the time

[–] vaultdweller013 4 points 2 weeks ago

Added question can we remove Utah, I dont mean revoke statehood I mean make the entire fucken state into past tense.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago

i'd love for agents to go undercover to regular services before major elections and initiatives.