As I have stated previously, we need massive campaign reform IMO. Not only super pacs, but ALL influence money should be banned. Get all of the people and organizations who want a piece of a candidate or party's hide the hell out. If I were in charge, I would even ban campaign ads altogether, allowing candidates a certain number of network appearances and debates to explain thier positions. Now that will never happen, obviously, but what have we EVER really honestly learned about a candidate from an ad? I would severely limit campaign length, mandate a single countrywide presidential primary, and fund the limited campaigns publicly. Our current political process has in large measure, given us a great deal of the mess we find ourseves in.
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