Lawmakers criticize Duke Energy's pledge of political help if state drops investigations.
Company says it was trying to remedy crisis.
Duke Energy, one of the largest independent power producers in California, initiated talks with the Davis administration in March. The attorney general ought to open an investigation into whether they have attempted to bribe the governor. It is an attempt to subvert democracy. In an interview, James Donnell, head of Duke Energy North America, said the company was not offering to help Davis with his 2002 reelection or aspirations for higher office. Davis spokesman Steve Maviglio said Davis intends to meet with power generators next week.