. . . . "Lurker 59 says: 28 May 2010 at 12:40 AM Federal Statute 18 U.S.C. ?? 600 makes it unlawful for anyone to ???directly or indirectly, promise[ ] any employment, position, compensation, contract, appointment, or other benefit??? to any person as a ???consideration, favor, or reward for any political activity or for the support of or opposition to any candidate or any political party???in connection w" . .