"Then there are the loosey-goosey ways that special interests direct money through political action committees, and business owners direct money through corporate siblings, all to buy the influence that corrodes legislation and policy. Further, New York lets candidates and incumbents spend their cash on personal expenses unrelated to their campaigns. That transforms political contributions into personal gifts or, well, bribes."
Opinion: Reclaiming elections - Argument for campaign finance reform in NY
The Buffalo News:
