What is the point to this article? Mr. Vigdor writes, “the $1 dollar chips are raising a few eyebrows from some Republicans” – an extremely vague reference at best in terms of a source since this would leave out all of the Republicans who elected to hold their state convention at the Mohegan Sun this year regardless of the gambling venue at this location. Pay to play has a higher cost than one dollar chips, so though Higbie’s comment is probably well-intended, bribing for a buck is a stretch. Vigdor’s mention of the t-shirts and tote bags cost much more than dollar chips passed out in good nature by Lilienthal without even mentioning the food buffets for delegates and months of contributions to RTC’s and favorable causes. Esty, the democrat incumbent, is laden with campaign donations perceived as conflicts of interest, and like most D.C. elected officials has provided funds through passed legislation to special interest groups, unions, etc. that will guarantee her votes in November. Why focus on feel-good dollar chips when tens of thousands or even millions of dollars trump this convention handout?
What is the point to this article? Mr. Vigdor writes, “the $1 dollar chips are raising a few eyebrows from some Republicans” – an extremely vague reference at best in terms of a source since this would leave out all of the Republicans who elected to hold their state convention at the Mohegan Sun this year regardless of the gambling venue at this location. Pay to play has a higher cost than one dollar chips, so though Higbie’s comment is probably well-intended, bribing for a buck is a stretch. Vigdor’s mention of the t-shirts and tote bags cost much more than dollar chips passed out in good nature by Lilienthal without even mentioning the food buffets for delegates and months of contributions to RTC’s and favorable causes. Esty, the democrat incumbent, is laden with campaign donations perceived as conflicts of interest, and like most D.C. elected officials has provided funds through passed legislation to special interest groups, unions, etc. that will guarantee her votes in November. Why focus on feel-good dollar chips when tens of thousands or even millions of dollars trump this convention handout?