How Should a Politician Interact With Constituents and Donors?
I read “P.G. Sittenfeld ’07 Has Reached a Verdict” (July/August issue) with the greatest interest. I am impressed that the magazine ran the article. Many alumni magazines would shy away from this kind of story. I was a member of the Massachusetts Senate from 1971 to 1993. As I read the article, I had all kinds of memories of deciding whether to accept certain campaign contributions and whether to make a commitment to a bill or project even without knowing all details and fine print. Sittenfeld’s emotional support from his wife is impressive. Politics can take a heavy toll on family life.
I read “P.G. Sittenfeld ’07 Has Reached a Verdict” (July/August issue) with the greatest interest. I am impressed that the magazine ran the article. Many alumni magazines would shy away from this kind of story. I was a member of the Massachusetts Senate from 1971 to 1993. As I read the article, I had all kinds of memories of deciding whether to accept certain campaign contributions and whether to make a commitment to a bill or project even without knowing all details and fine print. Sittenfeld’s emotional support from his wife is impressive. Politics can take a heavy toll on family life.