Leach article

[donkeylove]

He seemed like a decent guy be had to go as an example.I don't think this has been posted as the dateline is today.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2003453826_broder30.html

[Berge20]

Thanks, missed that one.

[mhcmarty]

"But this year, two special factors helped tip the balance against him. First, he became a target for crafting the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, which passed Congress as part of a larger bill in October and was signed into law just before the election.

The Poker Players Alliance, which had fought the measure banning banks and credit card companies from servicing Internet gambling firms, targeted Leach and other sponsors with e-mails to its members and publicity in poker magazines. A post-election survey paid for by the gambling group found a net 5 percent swing against Leach attributable to that issue."

It's nice to see the PPA and poker players in general being given credit for having an influence in a specific political race. This is the type of publicity that could get the attention of all of our House and Sentate reps.