The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Rick Santorum, who Bill Frist has put in charge of reforming congressional lobbying rules, has received more money from lobbyists than any other congressional candidate. From the Post-Gazette story:
Sen. Rick Santorum, who has been tapped by fellow Senate Republican leaders to draft legislation tightening restrictions on lobbyists, has received more money from lobbyists than any other congressional candidate so far in the 2006 election cycle.
Mr. Santorum, R-Pa., received $145,946 from lobbyists in the period from the start of the 2006 election cycle through Oct. 31, 2005, according to an analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics based on the most recent data the Federal Election Commission has published.
Does anyone else think that Rick may not be the best choice when it comes to ethics/lobbying reform? Anybody? Hello?
Senator Frist, we're looking at you.
