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New House Speaker David Ralston has advocated for ethics reform at the state Legislature, but that doesnt mean hes steering clear of meals with lobbyists.
Reports to the State Ethics Commission show lobbyists spent about twice as much on Ralston in January as they did on Glenn Richardson, the man he replaced, during the same month last year.
Lobbyists disclosed spending $1,225, or about $40 a day, on Ralston in January, mostly for meals and refreshments.
During the same period in 2009, lobbyists reported spending $597 on Richardson, also mostly for meals.
Last January, before he was the House leader, Ralston was treated to two lunches, worth $43.35, by lobbyists.
Richardson announced his resignation in December after his ex-wife went on TV and accused him of having an affair with a utility lobbyist.
Richardsons resignation brought two months of almost non-stop media attention to the House, which was described as a lobbyist funded political frat-house.
When Republicans met to pick a leader to replace Richardson, Ralston, former chairman of one of two House judiciary committees, was chosen as a reform candidate. He has backed the call for ethics reform during the 2010 Legislative session, and he reiterated that support last week.
Lobbyists pick up dining tabs with new Speaker | ajc.com
New House Speaker David Ralston has advocated for ethics reform at the state Legislature, but that doesnt mean hes steering clear of meals with lobbyists.
Reports to the State Ethics Commission show lobbyists spent about twice as much on Ralston in January as they did on Glenn Richardson, the man he replaced, during the same month last year.
Lobbyists disclosed spending $1,225, or about $40 a day, on Ralston in January, mostly for meals and refreshments.
During the same period in 2009, lobbyists reported spending $597 on Richardson, also mostly for meals.
Last January, before he was the House leader, Ralston was treated to two lunches, worth $43.35, by lobbyists.
Richardson announced his resignation in December after his ex-wife went on TV and accused him of having an affair with a utility lobbyist.
Richardsons resignation brought two months of almost non-stop media attention to the House, which was described as a lobbyist funded political frat-house.
When Republicans met to pick a leader to replace Richardson, Ralston, former chairman of one of two House judiciary committees, was chosen as a reform candidate. He has backed the call for ethics reform during the 2010 Legislative session, and he reiterated that support last week.
I'm also having a delicious meal at the moment, a full helping of irony with a side meal.
The more things change and all.
BTW, before anyone makes this a (D) vs (R) issue, trust me, there ain't much of a difference down here in Jaw-jah between the two. It really is the good 'ole boy network. Gotten worse during Purdue, but if you put most (D)'s and (R)'s side by side, there ain't much of an ideological difference betwixt the two outside of the old guard civil rights pioneers who have made their way into the statehouse.
The more things change and all.
BTW, before anyone makes this a (D) vs (R) issue, trust me, there ain't much of a difference down here in Jaw-jah between the two. It really is the good 'ole boy network. Gotten worse during Purdue, but if you put most (D)'s and (R)'s side by side, there ain't much of an ideological difference betwixt the two outside of the old guard civil rights pioneers who have made their way into the statehouse.
I figured Georgia was one of those places where the majority of the politicians was corrupt anyway. As with most places.
Though my state is the most corrupt north of Louisiana.
The more things change and all.
BTW, before anyone makes this a (D) vs (R) issue, trust me, there ain't much of a difference down here in Jaw-jah between the two. It really is the good 'ole boy network. Gotten worse during Purdue, but if you put most (D)'s and (R)'s side by side, there ain't much of an ideological difference betwixt the two outside of the old guard civil rights pioneers who have made their way into the statehouse.
I figured Georgia was one of those places where the majority of the politicians was corrupt anyway. As with most places.
Though my state is the most corrupt north of Louisiana.
Lobbyists pick up dining tabs with new Speaker | ajc.com
New House Speaker David Ralston has advocated for ethics reform at the state Legislature, but that doesnt mean hes steering clear of meals with lobbyists.
Reports to the State Ethics Commission show lobbyists spent about twice as much on Ralston in January as they did on Glenn Richardson, the man he replaced, during the same month last year.
Lobbyists disclosed spending $1,225, or about $40 a day, on Ralston in January, mostly for meals and refreshments.
During the same period in 2009, lobbyists reported spending $597 on Richardson, also mostly for meals.
Last January, before he was the House leader, Ralston was treated to two lunches, worth $43.35, by lobbyists.
Richardson announced his resignation in December after his ex-wife went on TV and accused him of having an affair with a utility lobbyist.
Richardsons resignation brought two months of almost non-stop media attention to the House, which was described as a lobbyist funded political frat-house.
When Republicans met to pick a leader to replace Richardson, Ralston, former chairman of one of two House judiciary committees, was chosen as a reform candidate. He has backed the call for ethics reform during the 2010 Legislative session, and he reiterated that support last week.
I'm also having a delicious meal at the moment, a full helping of irony with a side meal.
Once again, Dogshit proves he is the least informed member of this board. Nice going.
$43 is not that big a deal for two lunches.
While politicians should avoid the appearance of inpropriety....this is mostly petty
Lobbyists disclosed spending $1,225, or about $40 a day, on Ralston in January, mostly for meals and refreshments.
$43 is not that big a deal for two lunches.
While politicians should avoid the appearance of inpropriety....this is mostly petty
no kidding....
why don't we go look up obama's record or any dem or repub on capitol hill
i don't seem to recall that many dems complaining about obama's broken promises re lobbyists...but holy crap, a few bucks on lunch and the repubs are fucking evil man
BTW, before anyone makes this a (D) vs (R) issue, trust me, there ain't much of a difference down here in Jaw-jah between the two.
Lobbyists pick up dining tabs with new Speaker | ajc.com
New House Speaker David Ralston has advocated for ethics reform at the state Legislature, but that doesnt mean hes steering clear of meals with lobbyists.
Reports to the State Ethics Commission show lobbyists spent about twice as much on Ralston in January as they did on Glenn Richardson, the man he replaced, during the same month last year.
Lobbyists disclosed spending $1,225, or about $40 a day, on Ralston in January, mostly for meals and refreshments.
During the same period in 2009, lobbyists reported spending $597 on Richardson, also mostly for meals.
Last January, before he was the House leader, Ralston was treated to two lunches, worth $43.35, by lobbyists.
Richardson announced his resignation in December after his ex-wife went on TV and accused him of having an affair with a utility lobbyist.
Richardsons resignation brought two months of almost non-stop media attention to the House, which was described as a lobbyist funded political frat-house.
When Republicans met to pick a leader to replace Richardson, Ralston, former chairman of one of two House judiciary committees, was chosen as a reform candidate. He has backed the call for ethics reform during the 2010 Legislative session, and he reiterated that support last week.
I'm also having a delicious meal at the moment, a full helping of irony with a side meal.
The more things change and all.
BTW, before anyone makes this a (D) vs (R) issue, trust me, there ain't much of a difference down here in Jaw-jah between the two. It really is the good 'ole boy network. Gotten worse during Purdue, but if you put most (D)'s and (R)'s side by side, there ain't much of an ideological difference betwixt the two outside of the old guard civil rights pioneers who have made their way into the statehouse.
$43 is not that big a deal for two lunches.
While politicians should avoid the appearance of inpropriety....this is mostly petty
That's before he became speaker. You seemed to miss this:
Lobbyists disclosed spending $1,225, or about $40 a day, on Ralston in January, mostly for meals and refreshments.
$43 is not that big a deal for two lunches.
While politicians should avoid the appearance of inpropriety....this is mostly petty
That's before he became speaker. You seemed to miss this:
Lobbyists disclosed spending $1,225, or about $40 a day, on Ralston in January, mostly for meals and refreshments.
In this case, its not the $1225 but the unrestricted access provided to lobbyists. It creates a "personal" relationship that interferes with his ability to be impartial
That's before he became speaker. You seemed to miss this:
In this case, its not the $1225 but the unrestricted access provided to lobbyists. It creates a "personal" relationship that interferes with his ability to be impartial
Why is it his job to be impartial? It isn't. He got elected by a particular constituency to represent them and advocate for their issues.
In this case, its not the $1225 but the unrestricted access provided to lobbyists. It creates a "personal" relationship that interferes with his ability to be impartial
Why is it his job to be impartial? It isn't. He got elected by a particular constituency to represent them and advocate for their issues.
Why is it his job to be impartial?
Because he is supposed to represent ALL the people....not just those who are paying for favors or paying for access.
