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Campaign finances top new leader's list; But Senate Republicans may stand in the way.
Crain's New York Business, January, 2007 by Gallagher, Jay
Byline: Jay Gallagher Sure, New York is a democracy, but it's no secret that those with deep pockets get heard the most. Teacher and health care unions, trial lawyers, insurance companies, hospital associations and other big donors have been successful over the years in getting their views not only heard, but also usually heeded.
They've drowned out the loud, but meagerly funded complaints of taxpayers, local governments and reform advocates. Lax campaign finance rules have long been blamed for allowing those who have the financial resources easy access to those who call the shots. With Eliot Spitzer, however, the equation has changed: Subtract one governor who was at best tepid about campaign finance reform (George Pataki) and add one who has promised...
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