Finding 4f (Pages 10, 51): The claim that Freedom Calls used LNC resources for Mises Caucus recruitment via 361 calls for the LP California convention lacks substantiation. Recruiting for a state affiliate event is not inherently improper, and text message screenshots provided from November 13, 2024, show statements claiming that the calls were not related to the Mises Caucus (Page 51)
McArdle was directly coordinating the company to make calls in California to boost Mises Caucus attendees to the state convention. McArdle told California Chair Malagon she was making calls to “bring our people out” but didn’t mention to Malagon that party resources were being used to send the texts and make the calls.
Website Professionalism (Page 30): The report criticizes Freedom Calls’ website for lacking “elements of a professional website, including contact information and ownership,” implying unprofessionalism. This likely misinterprets the use of WHOIS privacy protection, a standard feature provided free by default by registrars like GoDaddy, which masks ownership details to prevent spam and identity theft. This criticism unreasonably portrays a common practice as a deficiency to bolster claims of inefficiency.
Businesses that want to make money from selling services don’t typically hide phone numbers, staff contacts, and information about the company which are completely unrelated to WHOIS privacy protection.
Swing Vote Strategist and Kennedy Victory Fund (Finding 5, Pages 3, 10, 59–61): The report faults McArdle for not disclosing SVS payments from the Kennedy Victory Fund (KVF). These payments were neither from nor to the LNC nor disadvantaged the Party. Policy Manual Section 1.07(2) requires disclosure of conflicts involving “business with the Party” or to its detriment, which KVF payments do not meet without further evidence.
McArdle benefited from a joint fundraising committee she lobbied the board for and not only didn’t disclose that she was benefiting, but she also lied to a board member who asked her if the company was tied to her domestic partner.
Rescue the Republic Rally (Finding 8, Pages 3, 10, 65): The report alleges McArdle’s late disclosure of RTR involvement violated Policy Manual Section 1.07(2) and faults her for sending an email on September 23, 2024, without APRC approval, citing potential misalignment with Party neutrality due to Trump-associated speakers (Page 3). However, the email adhered to McArdle’s override authority under Policy Manual Section 1.06(6), as the APRC’s 2-2-1 vote was inconclusive (Page 65). The revised email was neutral, encouraging LP members to attend, wear LP gear, and engage swing voters, with a disclaimer clarifying it was not candidate-authorized. It addressed APRC concerns by focusing on LP outreach, not rally messaging, and does not constitute a conflict requiring prior disclosure, as it used minimal LNC resources and did not harm the Party.
McArdle is a founder and officer of the Rescue the West organization. The organization was paid by a variety of Kennedy based PAC’s and even the joint fundraising committee.
Hiring of Neighbor (Finding 11, Page 10; Page 82): Labeling the hiring of Dylan Allman, McArdle’s neighbor, as a conflict is inconsistent with Policy Manual Section 1.06(3), which covers legal relatives, domestic partners, or business associates but not neighbors (Page 13).
This was part of a larger recommendation for expanding the policy manual and nothing else.
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