The best way to end the influence of big money in the
American election cycle would be legislation that prohibits anyone running for
federal elected office from accepting a donation from anyone other than a
registered voter who is also eligible to vote for the candidate accepting the
contribution. Additionally, the maximum
allowable acceptable contribution should not exceed the total of two month’s
salary for the position in question.
This would eliminate any and all contributions from corporations,
organizations, unions, PACs, and any other non-individual donors. This would also prohibit bundling or the
acceptance of a single contribution from multiple contributors. Finally, the maximum limit on contributions
shall also apply to self-financed funds.
No individual may accept from his or her self more than two months
salary for the position in question. In
addition to actual contributions these limits and restrictions should also
apply to loans, grants, or any and all other funding sources.
This is the voice of a former Eisenhower Republican who presently is witnessing the destruction of the middle class because of today's Republican politics and policies. Today, ideology trumps reality and practicality. The time has come for humans to take back the castles from the corporations. Comments are welcome, by the way.
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