“Sen. Patty Murray may be a fine Senator, but putting Senate Democrats’ leading fundraiser in charge of a committee that will see a lobbying push like never before sends the wrong message to the American people,” said Nick Nyhart, president of Public Campaign, in a press release. “Instead of focusing solely on finding a balanced approach to deficit reduction, she will also be focused on raising money from the same interests hoping to influence the committee.”
Baucus, who was a major player in blocking President George W. Bush's efforts to privatize Social Security and was instrumental in crafting the Affordable Care Act, enjoys close ties to the financial sector. According to CRP data, he has received $5.2 million in campaign contributions from the finance, insurance and real estate industries since 2005.
In Kerry's home state of Massachusetts, meanwhile, the defense industry has tripled in size since 2000.
Harry Reid's Super Committee Picks: Patty Murray, Max Baucus, John KerryWe still patiently await the decisions of Nancy Pelosi, John Boehner, & Mitch McConnell regarding the appointment of the other 9 Supercongressmen. Notice how the Establishment has wrested control of the country by requiring that these positions be filled only by the good graces of the top a******s in the 2 parties.