GOP Rep Spent Campaign Dough On Posh Ski Vacations

Roll Call reports:

Over a three-year span, Rep. John Moolenaar spent $22,839 on ski and snowmobile activities, lodging at the Four Seasons, and catering in and around Vail, Colorado, from his leadership political action committee. Members of Congress are prohibited from converting campaign funds for personal use and must be able to verify those resources have not been misused. Moolenaar’s campaign did not return a request for comment.

House rules broadly define “campaign funds” to include “leadership PAC” funds, meaning Moolenaar, a Michigan Republican, would be in violation of House rules if those expenditures did not have a legitimate campaign purpose. David Russell , a spokesperson for Moolenaar’s congressional office, did not comment. Vail is a posh ski town and vacation destination with resorts and a multitude of winter activities, including snowboarding, skiing and snowmobiling.

Rep. Duncan Hunter Moolenaar refuses to comment.