By Emily's logic any time a Senator votes or is writing to an executive agency in regards to policy, if it fits into a lobbyist's agenda whom the Senator has met, then... well... it's corrupt.

Hahahaha.

Sorry. Couldn't help but think that next Emily would want to ban lobbying of any sort period. Even though it is an integral, and yes necessary, part of the system of government we enjoy today.

90% of any legislator's staff's time is spent handling "consitutent issues." In other words, writing or interceding on behalf of either his/her voters back home, or with interest groups that interact with a committee the legislator serves on. Any legislator that doesn't do this (1) isn't doing her job and (2) shouldn't by a house in the capital city.

The fact some people yell corruption because McCain wrote a letter to get the FCC off its ass -- a complaint, by the way, that is legendary for that agency -- is hardly news. And Emily says he was "rebuked" by the FCC head? No, Emily, how about the FCC head was "rebuked" by McCain.

As an attorney, I have worked with government and worked outside government. Some govt agencies are fairly competent, others are slow AND idiotic, a dreadful combination.

Emily -- fess up -- your real problem is that it was McCain and a business involved, not because there was lobbying.