lostfan Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 12, 2008 -> 02:19 PM) At $190,000 a year, that's a very good salary. The reason the wealthy run for office isn't because of the salary or lack thereof. Its the campaign finance system, the financial demands, and power/influence relationships built around the wealthy. Plus, people like the President for example... they hardly ever have to pay for anything with their own money while they're in office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 As a follow up note, I read yesterday in the hard copy of the paper that these lawmakers already GOT a 3.8% COLA. This 12% raise would be above and beyond that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonxctf Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 12, 2008 -> 07:12 PM) That's exactly what we do today anyway. and that's the unfortunate truth... however should it always be that way??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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