[identity profile] dorei.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 12:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Actually, wouldn't the same law apply to presidential candidates as well?

I believe that it does...

[identity profile] principia.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 12:45 pm (UTC)(link)
... and to the vice president(ial candidate) too.

As to whether it extends any further in the executive branch, or to the legislative or judicial branches I've no idea.

Re: I believe that it does...

[identity profile] storvik.livejournal.com 2004-10-28 04:55 am (UTC)(link)
I believe it includes the president, and anyone in the line of succession -- which, after the VP, includes two members of Congress.