Dino Rossi and Lobbyists: A Corporate Interest Love Story

Handpicked establishment Republican candidate Dino Rossi has long given Washington state residents reason to question his ties to lobbyists. Since jumping in the race for U.S. Senate, however, he has taken several alarming positions that fall right in line with positions pushed by his lobbyist bankrollers.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce opposed closing tax loopholes for companies that ship jobs overseas. Rossi raised $10,000 at a fundraiser held by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce PAC (Report of Receipts and Disbursements, July 1, 2010 Through July 28, 2010). Then Dino decided he also opposed closing those tax loopholes.

“Dino Rossi is supported by lobbyists who want to leave tax loopholes in place that send Washington jobs overseas, therefore Rossi supports the same bad policies his bankrollers are peddling,” said Sadie Weiner, Deputy Communications Director for the Washington State Democrats. “Dino’s vote can be bought, and so far, it’s corporate lobbyists who have him on layaway. Dino sides with lobbyist interests, not Washington state’s interests.”

8/30/10