It's interesting that Gabrieli thinks that the legislature's arranging for the state to financially support an ailing ex-rep is "not an issue in the campaign" Especially so, since his two opponents have put themselves 'out there' on the issue.

Everything is an issue in a campaign. (Hell, City Councillor Chuck Turner thinks Palestinian rights are a campaign issue for him.)

Actually, it wasn't a bad tactic for Gabrieli to stay away from this one, which, whatever position you take, could blow up on you. By not taking a position, Gabrieli takes a position, in essence, having his cake and eating it too.