Editorial: End the terrible practice of spending campaign funds on anything but campaigns – Chicago Tribune*

"Politicians may argue, hey, what’s all the fuss? After all, this isn’t taxpayer money we’re talking about. True, but this is money politicians receive from fellow citizens because they’re elected officials gearing up for campaigns. It’s not money meant to enrich politicians’ lives with trips to the Caribbean and taxidermic extravagances like mounted animal heads. And it certainly shouldn’t be spent on fighting off criminal indictments."