Public officials have not been open with their constituents
The lobbying industry in Washington financially contributes to candidates and elected public officials and their staff in a manner that is questionable, at best. For instance, dozens of registered lobbyists were among the Pioneers ($100,000) and Rangers ($200,000) who contributed to our president's campaigns. Lobbyists have paid daily for meals and entertainment. For favored charities. Presidential libraries. Lavish golf junckets and skyboxes at sporting events. And lobbyist clients paid the tab for many travel expenses.
To restore more trust with the voters and constituents back home, candidates and
public officials must disclose detailed accounts of these and other types of financial influence peddling. Under the current rules, lobbyists presently report sketchy information, infrequently.
In election year 2006, we must vote in challengers who will be more accountable and financially responsible. Due to incumbents' present high re-election rate, they have no motivation to clean up their profession. By reminding them that we will vote them out of office if they don't disclose more of their decision-making process, perhaps they will provide much more informed and effective solutions for our nation.
Comments
It's crap like this why I say businesses, PACs, and special intrest should not be allowed to contribute to political campaigns.
Posted by: Ron Brown | December 31, 2005 1:47 PM