Originally Posted by riethoven

I think it used top be this way but since the PACs are involved it is a freefall into oblivion. Look at McCain Feingold that was a bipartisan effort to reform campaign spending laws, but I don't think it came even close to passing.

This is one of those issues that really effect the little guy trying to campaign because he is squashed by the huge bankrolls of the incumbants. Then there is the rich guy factor as it pertains to guys like Corzine and Lamont. I forget how many millions Corzine contributed to both his Senatorial and Governor campaigns, but it was considerable. Ned Lamont has already ponied up nearly 8 mil. of his own cash in a race that is looking good for Lieberman by at least 8 points.

This issue burns me almost as much as congressional pensions and benefit packages. We could never afford what they have, but we get to pay for theirs.