As Nate Miller of the Greeley Tribune explains, that crosses a major ethical line: I've never seen a letter like this,” said Luis Toro, director of Denver-based Colorado Ethics Watch. “It's blatantly addressed to lobbyists. That, in and of itself, is highly unusual.” Colorado Ethics Watch said Thursday the letter, which makes a direct appeal for campaign cash, sends the clear message that influence can be bought, a charge Boswell denied. (…) Toro said the letter is unambiguous. “I think the clear message of this letter is: This office is for sale, access is for sale and now is the time to buy,” he said. “There's really no other way to read the language.”
The fundraising letter was one of three Boswell sent to lobbyists, but as this third letter notes, “maybe I’ve not sent out all the right signals.” That’s obviously still a problem for him. No doubt the voters of the 50th District wish Boswell cared less about the signals he’s sending to lobbyists and more about the issues facing Colorado families. If so, Boswell is one “nut” they can cut loose this November. The Democratic candidate in this race is state Rep. Jim Riesberg. |
