Larry Noble
Larry Noble
Larry L. Noble is the most recent Iowa State Senator from the 35th District. He served in the Iowa Senate from 2007 until his resignation on December 17, 2010 to become Commissioner of the Iowa Department of Public Safety. He earned his BA in Criminal Justice Administration from Central Missouri State Universityin 1973...
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There is no way this is good for him. How bad it will be will depend on what else we see happen.
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You're essentially shutting down someone's right to run for office. It's done only if there are strong indications that, in fact, the campaign funds are being used for something blatantly illegal.
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The whole culture is based on the ability to raise funds. Most of the ones who are running for the leadership are very well-connected in this fundraising community.
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In the end, what is going to be judged is whether there is enforcement of the laws. The key is disclosure and transparency.
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If the justices uphold the law, it could mean a major change in how political parties operate,
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It has to be seen for what it is. This is an industry group supported by the industry to put forward the views of the pharmaceutical industry on this issue.
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Indian tribes have become a political force, and they have to be looked at that way with regard to political contributions.
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It's a fine line and it really depends on what the contributor knew.
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It's a perfect fit for the pharmaceutical industry. The fact they he shaped this bill adds to his cachet.
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That is very unusual because, in effect, if you freeze or seize the account, you're stopping the campaign and most prosecutors won't do that without very good cause.
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It's been growing in recent years as lobbyists have been closer and closer to campaigns.
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It's enticing for a lot of them to go over to that side.
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It's a very big perk for members (of Congress) and a very big lobbying tool for companies.
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That's a major fight. It brings in a lot of the national security issues that the administration has been hammering. This is all the things they've been using as hot-button issues to motivate the base. But they've got a problem now.