Has America not learned their lesson on this and this does not work. Special interest groups are taking your hard earn money for themselves.
2007-11-06 06:13:04 · 12 answers · asked by Edge Caliber 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Ron Paul doesn't
2007-11-06 06:15:51 · update #1
i don't
just another reason I'm voting Ron Paul
true campaign reform is needed
1. u can only donate to people u can vote for
2. no pac's, corporate, lobbyist, or foreign donations
3. must be us citizen to vote
4. unlimited donations but public list of the donors and how much they have given
5. 6 month campaign cycle
6. no matching federal funds
7. no donations to political parties, the politicians can give a part of there raised funds to their own parties ( cause you cant vote for parties, but for people.)
2007-11-06 07:22:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I don't.. I'm not looking for a politician that caters to the agenda of certain groups, over the best interests of the rest of the country.. The only candidates that I know for a fact that do not receive money from lobbyists are Ron Paul, Dennis Kucinich and Mike Gravel.. sorry but despite Barack Obama's denials, much of his campaign contributions come from lobbyists and interest groups..
2007-11-06 06:26:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Excellent question; check out the following information:
In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln said in the Gettysburg Address "that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."
However in 2006, there are literally thousands of lobbyists that directly influence the policies and actions of most branches of government for the corporations that the lobbyists represent. You may also know these lobbyists as political action committees (PACs), professional agencies for hire, or just private organizations and individuals that want to influence politics.
The problem is that there are now more (and an increasing number of) lobbyists for corporations and businesses, than there are lobbyists representing individuals and private groups, such as churches, unions, and non-profit organizations. As a result, our government policies and actions are being influenced more by corporations than people!
Furthermore, political corruption from lobbying is becoming more common. For instance, lobbying is typically performed on behalf of corporations that also make huge campaign contributions that are much larger than what individuals and organizations donate. Therefore, almost all politicians are stuck between deciding their need to solicit more financial contributions for their parties and their own campaigns versus being supportive of the people that they represent. As a result, political corruption appears rampant in most part of governments, because politicians appear to be more supportive of their financial backers instead of their constituents.
2007-11-06 06:30:17 · answer #3 · answered by Swordfish 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You must get Outrage by Dick Morris. He has the list for the top people taking money and from whom. Then another chapter. He was working for Clintons and mentions our buddy Hillery. I thought it funny that when Ron Paul money mentioned someone said best $4.5 million Hillery ever spent. Anyway go get your library to get this book, it will blow your mind and when are the nickel mines? Take care.
By the way NO they should not you would not believe amounts, have loaned book to friend, but will tell later. Incredible. even drug companies, insurance banking like on student loans. Bankruptcy, not the big guys (companies), just the little guys . Take care. It is scary who buys whom.
2007-11-06 16:17:31 · answer #4 · answered by R J 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good point. I don't. I'm voting for Dennis Kucinich.
Ron Paul doesn't accept money from lobbyists as far as I know?
Obama doesn't either.
We need to get big money out of elections. You shouldn't need to have a fortune to be President. In fact, that could be where we are going wrong.
2007-11-06 06:16:06 · answer #5 · answered by Unsub29 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/clinton-defends-her-lobbyist-money
Clinton Defends Taking Lobbyist Money
http://news.independent.co.UK/world/americas/article3075691.ece
Clinton bucks the trend an accepts weapons industry $$
You get what you pay for. The rookie Senator is # 2 in pork barrel spending ... highest offender of the whole Boy's Club...
It truly is not suitable. Saw Ron Paul got 3.5 mil in a day of contributions. Just not sure about removing IRS? But thanks, I will keep a closer eye on him :)
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2016-10-15 06:17:26 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Politicians from every country of the world?
2007-11-07 19:18:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Accepting money from lobbyists does not necessarily mean a person is dishonest.
Accepting money from foreign governments, or trading influence for cash, as Clinton has been caught twice is dishonest.
2007-11-06 06:31:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
Forward this question/statement to Hilalry immediately!
2007-11-06 06:16:00 · answer #10 · answered by wider scope 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋