I think that's where you see the real use of money to buy influence because in this case, they're not even principled enough to be supporting one candidate over another. They just want to have access and influence with whoever wins. They're just basically hedging their bets.
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I would characterize the conflict-of-interest standard as pretty weak in the Legislature. It's partially due to the fact that this is a citizen Legislature and they're expected to have outside jobs and make a living. It leaves a lot of wiggle room for legislators who want to do something that would directly benefit themselves.
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It's where the real business in Tallahassee gets transacted.
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It's going to come down to however much Senator Lee is willing to make this a top priority. It's a tough issue to pass in an election year. But every sign I've seen, Senator Lee is committed to making it a priority.
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Consumers aren't able to make significant campaign contributions - and certainly not in that league.
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