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[leaveitallbehind]

7 minutes ago, smbt1 said:

yes and no.  I will agree that there are lobbying efforts, and contributions the combination of which may influence a politicians positions.

 

As far as this blatant of a relationship and an action with an appearance of a quid pro quo not really.

In this case the major prevention is that the contribution was made to the governors campaign and the action for the bill was taken by a different politician of the same party.  Would have been  interesting to see what discussions took place between the individuals involved. during those three days.

 

Kind of resembles the Edward days in Louisiana.

 

I guess we will just have to respectfully agree to disagree - as this should not become a political forum - but IMO the same actions and end results, although for different purposes, occur at the local, state, and federal levels. Its called politics. 

Edited February 14, 2022 by leaveitallbehind

[smbt1]

8 minutes ago, leaveitallbehind said:

I guess we will just have to respectfully agree to disagree - as this should not become a political forum - but IMO the same actions and end results, although for different purposes, occur at the local, state, and federal levels. Its called politics. 

contributions and lobbying is legal.  A quid pro quo action is not.  That is why politicians and companies go to great lengths to avoid them and any appearance of them.

[leaveitallbehind]

2 minutes ago, smbt1 said:

contributions and lobbying is legal.  A quid pro quo action is not.  That is why politicians and companies go to great lengths to avoid them and any appearance of them.

....and you think this is the only instance of a political quid pro qou action???

 

As mentioned, we will have to respectfully agree to disagree.  Nothing more on the subject

Edited February 14, 2022 by leaveitallbehind

[smbt1]

2 minutes ago, leaveitallbehind said:

....and you think this is the only instance of a political quid pro qou action???

 

As mentioned, we will have to respectfully agree to disagree.  Nothing more on the subject

I can name several politicians that have served jail time as a result of quid pro quo actions.

 

In most cases contributions are to reelect politicians that are known to have a favorable view of what a company wants.  Bribes, which is what a quid pro quo, do happen but a much rarer than one might think.

 

Spent several years in a position that involved lobbying at both state and federal level.  In many cases the politicians involved in generating certain bills did not want or receive contributions because they did not want even the appearance of a quid pro quo.  That is why contributions are generally made during campaign periods, not during the time when legislatures are in session.  Are their favorably leaning politicians that will receive contributions when they campaign certainly.  There are even campaign contributions made to some that do not lean favorably, but just to keep the door open for communications.  Less so major contributions made during a legislative session.