The Post echoes The Times (or is it the other way around) in this article about the promise to “drain the swamp.” A rash of ethics lapses has given Democrats an election-year headache: how to convince skeptical voters that they’re any cleaner than Republicans they accused of fostering a “culture of corruption” in 2006.
Day: March 5, 2010
Pondering the PMA Group ethics matter
The Times ponders the PMA Group ethics matter here. Although investigators found indications that at least two of the members had at least implicitly rewarded donors with earmarks, the committee said that the appearance of a financial reward for donors does not amount to an ethical breach in itself. “Simply because a member sponsors an […]
Scandal, allegations of wrongdoing, and elections
The Times notes ethics matters piling up as election season advances. The mix of power and the temptations of corruption can be a compelling political narrative at any time. But with voters appearing to be in an angry mood and many already inclined to view all things Washington with mistrust, the risks for Democrats could […]