Most Corrupt Congress?
Yesterday U.S. Senate minority leady Harry Reid (D) was interviewed on Fox News Sunday. In that interview he claimed that the current Congress is the most corrupt in American history.
Can he honestly say that the 109th Congress with all its campaign finance laws, oversight committees, and such is more corrupt than in the past where such measures were not available? Is he ignorant of our nation's history or are there other motives for the comment?
One motive for his comments could be the posturing of his party for the coming congressional election cycle. By questioning the ethical integrity of Republicans in Congress he hopes his party could take a few seats and diminish the Republican hold on power.
Senator Reid needs to be careful when making accusations and implications of dishonesty. Many members of his own party have had questionable ethical behavior in the past. Questions about Reid himself have risen in the last few days.
During the same Fox News Sunday interview Reid became defensive when when questioned about whether or not he took money from Jack Abramoff, who is being investigated by the Department of Justice for payoffs to lawmakers.
"Abramoff gave me no money. His firm gave me no money. He may have worked (in) a firm where people have given me money."
Most members of Congress are returning contributions made by Abramoff's clients because they are seen as a potential cover for the payoffs. Senator Reid has refused to return those contributions. The obvious question must be asked. Why?
For more information on the contributions of Senator Harry Reid, Jack Abramoff, or others visit the Federal Election Commision .
Can he honestly say that the 109th Congress with all its campaign finance laws, oversight committees, and such is more corrupt than in the past where such measures were not available? Is he ignorant of our nation's history or are there other motives for the comment?
One motive for his comments could be the posturing of his party for the coming congressional election cycle. By questioning the ethical integrity of Republicans in Congress he hopes his party could take a few seats and diminish the Republican hold on power.
Senator Reid needs to be careful when making accusations and implications of dishonesty. Many members of his own party have had questionable ethical behavior in the past. Questions about Reid himself have risen in the last few days.
During the same Fox News Sunday interview Reid became defensive when when questioned about whether or not he took money from Jack Abramoff, who is being investigated by the Department of Justice for payoffs to lawmakers.
"Abramoff gave me no money. His firm gave me no money. He may have worked (in) a firm where people have given me money."
Most members of Congress are returning contributions made by Abramoff's clients because they are seen as a potential cover for the payoffs. Senator Reid has refused to return those contributions. The obvious question must be asked. Why?
For more information on the contributions of Senator Harry Reid, Jack Abramoff, or others visit the Federal Election Commision .
posted by PoliticalNut at 10:54 AM
2 Comments:
Abramoff gave me no money but everyone from the firm I worked at might have. Give me a break. Sounds like Reid's not telling us everything
I also watched that interview - Senator Reid should not be throwing stones in glass houses.
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