Chris Cillizza profiles the new American Action Network and the people behind it here today. [Fred] Malek, who serves as the group’s chairman, said that things began to come together in August as his preferred person to run the day-to-day operations — former senator Norm Coleman (R-Minn.) — made it clear that he was willing […]
Month: February 2010
Elected officials working as lobbyists
The Chicago Sun Times reports on the lobbying activities of Illinois state Rep. Daniel Burke here. Burke, 58, is one of several elected officials in the Chicago area who also work as lobbyists. He says he sees nothing wrong with lobbying his former colleagues at City Hall to hire his clients. But because he is […]
Baltimore Sun: Schumer-Van Hollen’s a start, but not enough
A Baltimore Sun editorial today endorses campaign finance reform in response to Citizens United. Unfortunately, what the framework lacks (aside from much sign of Republican support) is a proposal for public financing of congressional elections or even a measure to revive and augment the existing, antiquated presidential campaign financing system. If Congress wants to lessen […]