Priceline.com’s stock soared and Ebay created an entire new section on their
online auction site to accommodate the US Congress’ overhaul of campaign
financial law.
Senator John McCain, in a speech from Capitol Hill, praised his fellow
Senator�s choice to “name your own price” for Congressional influence. “This is
significant legislation that will turn around a stagnant economy by pouring
millions into politicians’ pockets.”
In the new law, private citizens will be able to log onto Priceline.com and
“name their own price” to influence a member of the House. Citizens wishing to
purchase a Senator need to logon to Ebay.
William Jefferson Clinton has replaced William Shatner as spokesman for the
new Congressional Price line. In an “off- camera” remark, he said, “This is
going to be BIG …really BIG!”