Most Say That Presidential Candidates Should Refuse Lobbyist Money

The issue of accepting campaign contributions from Washington lobbyists has become a significant part of the current campaign strategy of Democratic candidates John Edwards and Barack Obama. Both have stated that they will not accept such contributions -- and both have criticized frontrunner Hillary Clinton for not taking the same pledge. As Edwards says on his campaign Web site: "John Edwards [has] challenged the entire Democratic Party to reform itself ... Full Story »

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Jack Dinkmeyer
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by Jack Dinkmeyer - Oct. 1, 2008

This story illustrates just how fed up Americans are with the way campaigns are financed. Before a candidate even takes office he or she is deeply obligated to monied contributors--which seriously affects how they will govern. If democracy is to ever be truly of and for the people, it's essential campaign financing be reformed to get special interests out of it.

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