Pokercrat
The news and politics of poker
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2008-07-18 06:00:25
Barney Frank, our Ace in the Hole
Sorry, I couldn't resist the pun, even though I usually hate poker puns. Truly though, he is. I wrote about the Massachusetts congressman recently--he's the guy who is trying to reverse the UIGEA. He doesn't play poker or gamble. Instead, he's against the UIGEA based on his views about personal freedom, summed up thusly:
"If it affects me, mind your own business. If affects others, let the government get involved."
Here's a great article on who he is and what he's trying to do. And if you've got a few extra bucks, donating to his campaign is probably a good idea.