Meg Whitman may run for governor, according to this report. She stepped down from the boards of eBay, Procter & Gamble Co. and DreamWorks SKG as of Dec. 31, her spokesman, Henry Gomez, said Monday. He said it was for “personal reasons and time commitments” but would not elaborate. A person who is knowledgeable about […]
Day: January 7, 2009
Who’s Paying and Who’s Playing?
Pay to play is the topic of this Baltimore Sun editorial. What’s needed is a chance for political candidates to get off this favor-go-round ride entirely. Maryland and other states need to offer public campaign financing and give office-seekers a chance to wage campaigns without going hat in hand to those who do business with […]
NC DHHS Head a Former Lobbyist
Incoming North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue selected Lanier Cansler to head up the states Department of Health and Human Services, according to this report. Cansler told reporters that he registered as a lobbyist strictly out of caution. He did no real lobbying other than to introduce his clients to lawmakers. Perdue said she talked about […]