Originally Posted by scout

Harmon is a "blue dog democrat" and that's the only reason this story leaked. This happened years ago, before the 06 election. The far left has begun it's assault on the more moderate of the party. It's all downhill from here unless someone tightens the reigns.

Lobbying on someone's behalf in exchange for lobbying on your behalf is done every single day in Washington. It's hardly as serious as having a deep freeze full of bribery cash.