McCain's Unlikely Ties to K Street (Washington Post)

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2007/12/30/ST2007123002933.html

"It is common for politicians to court big money during a campaign. But private schmooze sessions such as the gathering in Utah pose a particular dilemma for McCain, who has spent a long career decrying 'special interests' and politicians who offer special access to them in order to raise money. As a presidential candidate this year, McCain has found himself assiduously courting both lobbyists and their wealthy clients, offering them private audiences as part of his fundraising. He also counts more than 30 lobbyists among his chief fundraisers, more than any other presidential contender."

It is no wonder McCain has shied away from the campaign finance issue now that he is running for president. It is truly unfortunate that in our current political system, someone as principled as McCain, cannot stick to his guns and fight against the special interests. You're damned if you do, damned if you don't in this system. It must be changed.

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