The author of that story is either naive or deceptive.
All candidates direct their campaign spending to friends and family.
More importantly, it doesn't sound like Carl is paying himself - he is merely using his corporations to acquire goods and services from others - most of which are probably friends and family like every other politician.
I'll bet Cuomo has all his girlfriends on the payroll...oh wait, we aren't suppose to be discussing character of the candidates anymore...