‘Superfail’ proved the cynics right

Publication: San Francisco Examiner

David Freddoso
November 28, 2011

When the supercommittee first convened, the cynics pointed out its great fundraising potential for the two parties. That potential has been more than fulfilled. The Sunlight Foundation reports that the 12 supercommittee members held or hosted 55 fundraisers for themselves, their PACs and other lawmakers during the committee’s short lifetime.