It’s a given that money follows power in Washington. So I’m not exactly sure why this Politico piece is major news either.  [insert Bresnahan reaching]

Though Nick Calio, the first White House legislative affairs director under Bush, has given more than $20,000 to Republicans so far this cycle, he has also cut a $200 check to the short-lived presidential campaign of Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.), who also happens to be the chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. A $200 contribution is the minimum that would require Dodd to report Calio’s name on his donor list. Calio, who also worked in the administration of former President George H.W. Bush, is now senior vice president for global affairs at banking giant Citigroup.

And, come on – give Calio a break. $20,000 vs. $200 isn’t really much of a story. Nice try Bres.