Prof. Painter Interviewed by WNYC Radio on Ethics Investigation of Senator Menendez

Professor Richard Painter was interviewed by WNYC radio about the Senate Ethics Committee investigation of allegations that Senator Menendez (D NJ) failed to disclose trips to the Dominican Republic on a private jet belonging to a donor. Painter said that such inquiries should focus not only on potential violations of Senate or House rules, but also on broader influence of campaign donors. "I am concerned that the ethics rules on travel and related matters can be window dressing to make the House and Senate look good when we have a very serious problem with the corruption of our political system with campaign money," he said.