It's disappointing when someone who is a champion of disclosure and of following the campaign-finance rules violates at least the spirit of them. Of all people, the secretary of state had a responsibility to stop this, not benefit from it. |
The last thing you want an open records bill to do is close records. |
The mover and shaker of the political party becomes a part of government, raising contributions and then being appointed to boards; it's like a big, enmeshed dysfunctional family. |