Sad to Say, Spence Has a Point on Kenny's Flip

Tony Messenger has a story today about Kenny Hulshof changing his vote to override the President's veto of a Medicare reimbursement bill just weeks after a fundraiser through which he raised more than $20,000 for his gubernatorial campaign from funders who would benefit from the reimbursement bill.  

The money quote comes from our old friend Spence Jackson:

“You cannot trust Congressman Hulshof,” said Steelman spokesperson Spence Jackson. “He changed his vote explicitly for campaign contributions at Dr. Steve Reintjes house in Kansas City just a few days ago. Missourians can’t afford a government that’s for sale.”

Far be it from me to agree with Spence, but he may be onto something.

Hulshof's change of pace on the Medicare reimbursement bill override is reminiscent of another recent policy shift from his campaign.  Readers will remember that Hulshof rolled out an initiative that would require all fee offices to be bid competitively, only to soften his position later when he got an influx of cash from some Matt Blunt fee agents. 

At this moment, it's unclear which, if any, of Hulshof's policy positions he'd refuse to switch in exchange for campaign loot.

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