American political strategist
Mark Block (born October 8, 1954) is an American political strategist who worked as chief of staff and campaign manager for Herman Cain during his unsuccessful 2012 campaign for the Republican presidential nomination.[1] Block has previously worked for Americans for Prosperity.[2][3]
- ^ Gilbert, Craig (8 October 2011). State native helps to direct Cain's ascent, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- ^ Block is no stranger to controversy as a matter of fact controversy seems to follow him everywhere he goes In 1997 Block was investigated by the State Elections Board of Wisconsin (now part of the Government Accountability Board) and agreed to a plea agreement and the payment of a $15,000 fine. In November of 2012, the IRS was asked to investigate Block's Prosperity USA for spending over $40,000 of tax-exempt donations to pay for private jets, travel, and computers for Herman Cain's presidential bid. Tax-exempt charities are prohibited from intervening in the political campaign for any candidate for public office, no matter the post. CMD also asked that the IRS investigate a variety of other nonprofit groups associated with Block, including the Wisconsin Prosperity Network.
"Herman Cain's deep ties to Koch brothers key to campaign.", Associated Press, 16 October 2011.
- ^ Biography - Mark Block, americansforprosperity.com, Retrieved October 25, 2011