And the cash for the pol will arrive as dark money for re-election. So in ethical terms it will be bribery, just using cut outs so as to retain plausible deniability. Think Henry asking would someone remove the thorn in his side and then claiming he did not bear guilt for the murder of the Archbishop.
Rail content. Some of us think an ACE connection to Merced would be useful and actually want it instituted.

Millions for rail, not one cent for tarmack!