California: Millions Flow Through Loophole in State Campaign Finance Law

LA Times ^

[John Jorsett]

SACRAMENTO -- California legislators are taking advantage of a ruling on the state's new campaign finance law to raise nearly $3 million in contributions that exceed donation limits imposed by the voters two years ago.

Leading the scramble are the Legislature's two highest-ranking officials, Assembly Speaker Herb Wesson of Culver City and Senate President Pro Tem John Burton of San Francisco, both Democrats. Burton was the principal author of Proposition 34, the state campaign finance law that was intended to curb political contributions. It was placed on the ballot by the state Legislature and then approved by voters in 2000.

[John Jorsett]

What a surprise. Campaign reform is for other people, not our anointed leaders in Sacramento.

[John Jorsett]

Yet another campaign finance story. Looks like there's an endless supply with those bozos we have running this state.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Yes indeed. Another one for a growing list!

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[Amerigomag]

the loophole that has allowed (incumbent) lawmakers to accept unlimited contributions was created by the Fair Political Practices Commission, ... the commission ruled that Proposition 34 restrictions do not apply to political committees created by lawmakers before the measure took effect on Jan. 1, 2001.

Even the "watchdogs" were disposed to create an Incumbent Protection Act.

[jocko12]

Sorry but pro 34 dose not apply to demo-o-RATS!!!!