With Sen. Bayh’s announcement of his departure from the Senate, what are his plans regarding his campaign funds? That’s the topic of discussion in Fort Wayne.
Day: February 21, 2010
Citizens United reaction in Florida
Carl Hiaasen discusses Citizens United in this editorial. Here in Florida, where oil companies are pushing hard for offshore drilling, the Supreme Court’s decision opens bountiful opportunities to incumbent officeholders and newcomers alike. Although coastal drilling remains an unpopular concept in most beachside communities, any candidate for federal office who supports it could probably count […]
Lawmakers’ connections to nonprofits questioned
This Times editorial discusses the allegations the paper made involving the Congressional Black Caucus and its fundraising operations. A Washington Post-ABC News poll found strong opposition across the political spectrum to the Supreme Court’s decision that freed corporations and unions to spend unlimited amounts on federal campaigns. It was not clear how familiar those polled […]