The Fundraising Congress

Lawerence Lessig characterizes congress as the "fundraising congress" and a "bankrupt institution." He brings up a lot of points that were also in "the vulnerable american politician." I think these are fair and accurate characterizations with plenty of facts to back them up. Another clear example of congressmen acting as perpetual fundraisers is Sen. Shelby of Alabama putting a complete hold on presidential nominations until two pork projects worth billions of dollars get back on track for his state.