Should we do away with special interests giving money for campaigns?

Answer 1

YES! From what I read here, the overwhelming sentiment is that special interest groups run the elections, and not the majority of those not affiliated with them.
I would love to see an election where someone "NOT" affiliated with any special interest group wins.
I would love to see someone run through something like Yahoo, and have him/her choose a running mate from there, and get the millions of people who log in there to vote and see if that makes news.
I would even bet that if a write in campaign was done, with our "ELECTED" without a special interest group, and proved to be a majority vote, that it would not change a thing.
Special interests run the Country, and nothing will ever change that.
Sad as it is.

Answer 2

I agree totally; that special interest contributions be limited if not at all done away with all together. The average citizens' interest is contently overlooked to promote laws and legal loop holes; that benefit corporate interest; rather the voters needs or desires.

Answer 3

i think limitations are good. but it is legal for interest groups to give away money, but not large sums. back in the year 2002, many interest groups invested money in ads. this was a huge deal. because they had a limit on the amout of money they could give a candidate, they moved straight to the source. now, restrictions have been set in order to avoid this. they even have a list of words that cant be put in those ads. (now called: Issue Advocacy Ads)

Answer 4

Yes...many special interest groups (I have the NRA in mind) have too much money for their own good. Our government should not be run by lobbies they should be run by what the best would be for the majority of the people. Remember our government is supposed to be for the people and by the people (not just the deep pockets).

Answer 5

No we should tax them so they don't have any money.

I'd like to see a total disinterest in all 'special' interests. What makes them special anyway? Is it their uniqueness? We are all unique, aren't we? Oh there may be a few out there who are not totally unique. Identical twins aren't unique. But I'm the only one of me there is. Does that make me special" I dont' think so.

Down with 'special' interests!

Answer 6

In CT we are going to do JUST that on a state level. But on a national level, where it REALLY counts, it's the same.
The MORE important problem than campaign finance reform is ELECTORAL reform... seeing that EVERY vote is counted 100%.
This was NEVER the HUGE problem it is now before the Dumbya Coup.

Answer 7

Yes, and while we are at it we need to get rid of the lobbyists period. They do nothing but bribe our officials in between the elections for the special interest groups.

Answer 8

The Jack Abramoff scandal is the perfect example of why we should. He pushed millions of dollars into the system to get legislation and favors for his clients.

Answer 9

I WILL AGREE.
PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS SHOULD END ALSO.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD GIVE EQUAL AMOUNTS TO ANY PARTIES RUNNING.
AND THAT WOULD BE THE LIMIT OF SPENDING.

A SITTING PRESIDENT USES ALL RESOURCES OF THE NATION...
THAT NEEDS TO STOP.

GO TO ONE SIX YEAR TERM,,,,
THAT WAY YOU DON'T SPEND FOUR YEARS GETTING ELECTED TO A LAME DUCK POSITION..

CHEAPER AND COST EFFECTIVE.

6 YEARS AND G OUTTER HERE..........

YOU GET MORE DONE CAUSE NO RUNNING FOR RE-ELECTION.

Answer 10

YES, YES, YES and YES

Special Interest Groups expect "favors" for their donations. This should be against the law...


Did I mention YES ?