Thursday, October 14, 2010

Harbeson: "Endorsing candidates does not make sense for an organization that supposedly exists to help local business owners."

But Debbie, those being endorsed think it makes sense, and what about their needs?

HARBESON: Is there power in the PAC?, by Debbie Harbeson (News & Tribune)

... For example, did you know that according to 1si’s website one of the “top investors” in One Southern Indiana is the city of Jeffersonville? How does having a government entity as one of the top investors affect what is being done in a so-called business organization?

In addition, one of the candidates endorsed is Ron Grooms, a current Jeffersonville city councilman who is hoping to get a job as a state senator. This means an endorsed candidate is working for a government that is one of the top investors in the, umm, business organization.

I also noticed that one of the PAC members, Marty Bell, represents Greater Clark County Schools, according to the website. Why would the largest government school system in Clark County be a voting member of a PAC for a private business organization?

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