Salmo...the problem with union dues going to campaigns is simple..Public employees were (in Wisconsin) forced to join the union and yet the money spent on greasing politicians and funding campaigns is spend without consent. Give to a PAC and you do so voluntarily. Here in Washington the same...Too many "deals" made like Gregoire negotiating with the tribes on the heals of their $600,000 donation...stinks to high heaven.
Let the individual (public employee) spend his or her money in politics as they choose. If the progressive message and philosophy is so wonderful then money should be no problem.