The key thing to realize is that with a federal budget measured in trillions of dollars, everyone wants a special deal and every politician is willing to make that deal, if they get something in return. Big Government has too much damn money. Corruption is endemic within both parties.
The only solution is a drastic cut in federal spending; maybe not all in one year, but we need to spend about 50% less than what we currently spend. The corruption will still be a problem, but perhaps a little less appealing.
But the New York Times reporting that he's despicable IS news!
Did anyone on this board not know this 2 or 3 years ago? Collusion is necessary to pass such irresponsible legislation.