Governor still raising cash: He's not running for office, but Kempthorne's still accepting, spending campaign contributions/Betsy Russell, Spokesman-Review.

Quote: "We're using it to cover the expenses because there's not an expense account," Gov. Dirk Kempthorne explaining why he's using campaign doughnations to pay for lunches out, flowers, candy, travel and gifts.

Feedback: To use campaign money for other expenses before paying off the prior elections bills is irresponsible and should be in violation of the law -- Paul Ferguson.

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