Any time you limit the amount of money individual candidates can raise, that gives more power to entities that aren't limited. |
Officials should be aware that these connections are going to be seen by some as a conflict, and they can take steps to mitigate it, like not going on these flights and accepting all the other offers. |
The donor who wants to find a way to spend money will do it. |
The fact that the Legislature has to approve the budget for an agency that oversees their activities is kind of a conflict of interest. |
We believe the public wants reform, but they want the right reform. |