GOPers split over ethics of accepting PAC donations.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 | 1:43 p.m.
State Rep. Scott Perry (R) "has been endorsed by the Citizens United PAC in the race to replace" retiring Rep. Todd Platts (R). Citizens United "will give Perry" $5K.
Citizens United Pres. David Bossie: “Scott Perry is not only a successful businessman, but he has served his country in Iraq and served the people of Pennsylvania as a state legislator with great distinction. Scott Perry understands the dire economic situation our country is in, and he will fight for pro-growth policies and to eliminate wasteful spending in the federal budget like he has done in Harrisburg. Congress needs more conservative leaders like citizen-politician Scott Perry who will not shy away from the tough fight it will take to put America back on the right track.”
Perry "has argued that PAC contributions reflect 'the American way,' and a legislator of integrity will make decisions based on his or her beliefs. Their stance on PAC money is one of the differences among the Republicans running to replace Platts."
Citizens United Pres. David Bossie: “Scott Perry is not only a successful businessman, but he has served his country in Iraq and served the people of Pennsylvania as a state legislator with great distinction. Scott Perry understands the dire economic situation our country is in, and he will fight for pro-growth policies and to eliminate wasteful spending in the federal budget like he has done in Harrisburg. Congress needs more conservative leaders like citizen-politician Scott Perry who will not shy away from the tough fight it will take to put America back on the right track.”
Perry "has argued that PAC contributions reflect 'the American way,' and a legislator of integrity will make decisions based on his or her beliefs. Their stance on PAC money is one of the differences among the Republicans running to replace Platts."
Loan officer Kevin Downs (R), atty Sean Summers (R) and York 912 Patriots member Ted Waga (R) "have promised to refuse PAC money, arguing it leads to legislators being swayed by special interests." York Co. Commis. Chris Reilly (R) "has stressed that PAC contributions are public record, as are legislators’ votes, and constituents can easily figure out whether a legislator is swayed by a special interest" (Wenner, Harrisburg Patriot-News, 4/9).
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