If I was a reporter who was interviewing politicians on record, I would

[WCGreen]

look up their contributions before the interview and ask them point blank about who it is that is footing the bill for them to be in Congress...

Democrat and Republican alike.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. You might find yourself shut out, too...

I wonder how many would be willing to talk about that, on the record.

I admire your courage.

Yes, K&R

[Forkboy]

2. Be nice, but Peggy is right.

You don't play the game you don't get access. It's one of the reasons why there's so few good reporters in the D.C.. They're all playing the game.