AP: Steyer Aide Offered To Buy Endorsements From Iowa Politicians

The transcript discusses allegations that Pat Murphy, an advisor to Stiers' Iowa campaign, offered contributions to local politicians in exchange for endorsements. The campaign denied authorizing such offers and stated they were unaware of them until reported by the Associated Press. It is noted that paying for endorsements is legal if reported to the Federal Election Commission. Steyer publicly denied any payments to Iowa officials. The news follows a staffer's resignation from Steyer's South Carolina campaign after accessing volunteer data from Kamala Harris' campaign.

What was the purpose of Pat Murphy's contributions to local politicians?

How did Stires' campaign respond to the allegations made against Pat Murphy?

What is the legal stance on paying for endorsements according to the text?

What did Steyer claim regarding payments to officials in Iowa?

What incident occurred involving a staffer on Steyer's South Carolina campaign?