Panel Allows Solicitation of Soft Money at Fund-Raisers
In one decision, the commission approved a rule that bans federal officeholders from specifically asking for soft money contributions for state parties, but not suggestions that such a donation be made.
So it’s all in how you say it… Kind of like a “Don’t ask & we won’t tell.” This kind of policy is working so well for the Armed Forces. So, in other words, the rules passed as part of the Campaign Finance Reform Act — which don’t officially take effect until after this November’s mid-term elections anyway — will now, effectively, become ineffectual, buried under another tall pile of money.
