Voinovich

Sen. George Voinovich (OH-R) and Rep. Bob Latta (OH-5th-R) have come out in opposition to an energy bill, according to an article in the Sandusky Register. Both elected officials say they are protecting jobs. Really? I think they are protecting their friends. Sandusky Register story:

...Duke Energy, a major energy provider in Ohio, released estimates that the bill could hike electrical bills as much as 53 percent by 2012, Voinovich said....

These numbers are exaggerated. Voinovich has enjoyed lots of support from the PACs and people at Duke Energy and seems willing to support their cause.

Open Secrets has this:
In 2010, Voinovich's Campaign Committee received--

1

Duke Energy

$31,000(total)......

$22,000(Individuals)

......$9,000(PACs)...

Duke Energy, according to Open Secrets, was the 2010 top contributor to Voinovich campaign committee.

In the 2008 election cycle, Open Secrets reports that Duke Energy (individuals and PACs) was the 8th largest contributor to the Voinovich campaign committee:

8

Duke Energy

$43,150(total)......

$34,150(Individuals)

..... $9,000(PACs)

I'm just wondering if Voinovich is protecting his good buddies at Duke Energy or the people of Ohio?