Congressmen Use PACs to Fund Upscale Lifestyles

60 Minutes ran an investigative report yesterday by Steven Kroft and Government Accountability Insititue President and Breitbart News' Peter Schweizer exposing the widespread use of leadership PACs on capitol hill to pay for the sometimes lavish lifestyles of members of congress.

"I think campaign fundraising is increasingly not just about winning elections, it's a lifestyle subsidy," offered Schwiezer.

From exotic travel, to limosine service, expensive retirement funds, and even outright nepitism, the piece details the lawful but corrupting power of the Leadership PAC loophole converting political contributions into an upscale way of life.

Breitbart has the full video here.

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