Maryland 2006 3-way Senate Debate: on Government Reform


Michael Steele: I have to take money in small increments, in current system

Q: You accept money from the same special interests that you criticize.

STEELE: I’m working within a system that Rep. Cardin voted for and designed.

Q: Don’t we have a bipartisan mess?

STEELE: Yes, but I’m running against him. I can take $2100 from an individual and $5000 from a PAC. That’s the system he created. That limits my ability to get the money I need, because I have to take money in small increments. [Nevertheless,] 75% of my money comes from Marylanders, in less than $125 increments.

Source: MD 2006 3-way Senate Debate on NewsChannel 8 Oct 25, 2006

  • The above quotations are from Representative Ben Cardin (D), Lt. Gov. Michael Steele (R), and Kevin Zeese (I) participate in the Maryland Senate Debate. Oct. 25, 2006, in Baltimore, moderated by Bruce DePuyt..
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