The Post editorializes that a discussion on campaign finance reform proposals should begin. The campaign finance system was born in the wake of Watergate. It must be remade to function in today’s interconnected, more expensive world.
Month: December 2008
Obama Bonanza
Robert Samuelson discusses President-elect Obama’s “gift to K Street” here. There will be a vast mobilization of interests: from radiologists to renewable energy producers; from mutual funds to hospitals. Says Bara Vaida, the respected lobbying reporter for National Journal: “This will be a bonanza for K Street” — the symbolic hub of Washington lobbyists.
Scottsdale Area Chamber
The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce if facing an investigation into its funding of political activity, according to this report. This summer, several candidates for mayor and council filed complaints against the chamber. They alleged chamber advertisements were funded with corporate money and attempted to influence the outcome of local elections without going through a […]