Until last Spring, no one ever really talked about Max Baucus. But as far as the Democrats go, he's clearly one of the most corrupt -- in a quiet, below-the-radar northwestern way. Here's the latest -- this time regarding climate legislation:
The Sunlight Foundation's Paul Blumenthal traces Sen. Max Baucus' special interest ties to climate legislation -- 12 of his former staffers, including four former chiefs of staff, now lobby for organizations with a vested interest in the policy.
The Montana senator recently voted no on the Boxer-Kerry climate bill from the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. As the chairman of the Senate's Finance Committee, Baucus will have his own chance to mold the legislation [...]
The Associated Press reported that of the 11 Democrats present for the vote, Baucus was the only one who voted no, expressing dissatisfaction of the bill's greenhouse gas emission goals, which are more stringent than those passed by the House in June.
He's like a kindly old granny in a department store -- quietly pilfering merchandise into her giant purse.