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Old 11-02-2012, 02:40 PM   #1
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I think the whole fundraising part of politics is a huge joke and does nothing but foster a culture where people can buy favors. Same goes for lobbying.

There's something to be said about the idea of Clean Elections.
I agree, the effect of the Citizen's United Ruling and this campaign has shown, to me, that campaign reform is needed.

20 million for a senate race?

politics should not be a profession
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Old 11-02-2012, 03:56 PM   #2
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politics should not be a profession
Tell that to all the grey hairs in Congress. There is a dire need of term limits in all areas our government. The Good ol' Boys Club needs to be disbanded.
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