We're All for Reform: But new rules won't change Capitol culture

Dallas Morning News | Editorials:

“Folks, let's not delude ourselves. All the cleanup measures House Republicans and Democrats are rushing out in their holier-than-thou reform bills won't solve Washington's problem. What will solve it is legislators – and lobbyists – finally deciding the public is sick of the town's cozy game of money and favors. When they realize the rest of us are about to sack the city, whether through voting out lawmakers or drying up dues to our own particular trade groups, they'll change.”

Ed Cognoski responds:

The DMN editorial board talks the talk, but can they walk the walk? Wait until November and see the slate of candidates they endorse. See how many incumbents are on the list. Worse, see how many incumbents get the endorsement of the DMN in part because of their promise to institute the kinds of reforms that the DMN today is dismissing as mere delusions. Prove me wrong, DMN. Prove me wrong. Please.