Representative Mimi Stewart of Albuquerque has introduced House Bill 605. The bill would create much greater opportunities than ever for successful influence peddling by incumbent politicians, especially the partisan party bosses in charge of their respective caucuses. HB 605 would EXEMPT both Democratic and Republican Party caucuses from the most fundamental restrictions regarding campaign finance fundraising.
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| Mimi Stewart |
Apparently Representative Stewart is hoping she can easily persuade incumbents in both parties to cast a self-serving vote that gives themselves additional political advantages over their opponents in primaries and general elections. The Albuquerque Journal reported that GOP House Minority Leader Tom Taylor is also on board with this atrocious legislation. Many find it simply astonishing that amidst all the contrived fanfare surrounding countless insignificant bills being introduced in Santa Fe, that there was no pomp or ceremony, let alone a press release regarding this bill.
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Why don't they just plant a "FOR SALE" sign on the steps of the state capital in Santa Fe? Is there anything more fundamentally wrong with politics and government than this? The people's influence up for sale and they want to vote on whether or not it's condoned to peddle away what's best for New Mexicans IF someone else is willing to pay for it. Instead of calling it 605 why don't they just it the Legalization Of Bribery ACT?
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