The program kept judges from having to raise large campaign donations, and it helped foster diversity on the courts. (facingsouth.org)
While Cuomo was not directly implicated in the federal complaint, prosecutors note that he received large campaign donations from the business people involved in the scheme, often at Howe's behest. (gothamgazette.com)
MoveOn's Susan Weber says the change could end state politicians» over dependence on large campaign donations, which has sometimes gotten them into trouble. (wamc.org)