Bundling Campaign Contributions Is Legal, but Carries Risks | A Question of Ethics

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Bundling Campaign Contributions Is Legal, but Carries Risks | A Question of Ethics  By C. Simon Davidson Q. I read about a recent court case where a lobbyist was sent to jail for arranging for a large group of people to make contributions to the campaign of Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev. I had always thought that it was okay for someone to help organize a big group of campaign donors. Isn't this known as "bundling," and isn't it legal? Full story Obama Hints at New Approach to Congress | Procedural Politics  By Don Wolfensberger President Woodrow Wilson was affectionately known as, "the schoolmaster in politics," and "the professor." President Barack Obama, a great admirer of his progressive predecessor, might better be called, "the professor above politics" given his aversion to working with Congress. However, when he committed to Republicans in this year's State of the Union address to seek out their ideas and "work with you to make this country stronger," there was reason to think he really meant it, notwithstanding similar pledges in the past. Full story SPONSORED CONTENT The Auto Industry Is A Huge Job Creator We are particularly proud in the auto industry to continue to have high multiplier effects as we enter 2015, even as we continue to use more automated methods to make our cars and trucks. According to a new report sponsored by the Alliance of Auto Manufacturers, the multiplier effects from automakers remain high. And the job multipliers help explain why our industry is responsible for 7.25 million jobs overall in the U.S. economy.  Full story Not Your Father’s (or Grandfather’s) GOP Field Deep-Sixing 529s Could Add Up to Zero for Tax Overhaul Is the IRS Ready for Some Football? | Commentary