You’ve probably received a “legislative report” from your elected representatives. These mailers tout their accomplishments and some criticize political opponents. But they’re not paid for with campaign money. This “constituent outreach” is paid for with public dollars. We’ll look at the history of this practice called “franking” at the state and federal level.
GUESTS:
- Paul Herrnson - Executive Director of the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research and Professor of Political Science at the University of Connecticut
- Clark Chapin - Republican State Senator for Connecticut's 30th district
- Gary Holder-Winfield - Democratic State Senator for Connecticut's 10th district
- Pete Sepp - President of the National Taxpayers Union