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In reply to the discussion: enough with the text messages begging for campaign donations [View all]former9thward
(32,106 posts)30. I would love to go back to fat cat donors.
I think in general the quality of candidates we got in the pre campaign finance reform 1970s days were better than we have gotten since. Now we have uncontrolled PACs who fulfill the role and that is not healthy.
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Does that worK? I kinda feel like any reaction on my part only elicits more...
Chakaconcarne
Apr 26
#8
i live in texas. just a few states ive gotten solicitations from this week
moonshinegnomie
Apr 26
#12
Fortunately, they apparently get enough contributions from other Democrats who aren't complaining.
brooklynite
Apr 26
#19
Most important election in my lifetime. I'll go further, most important election for Americas future
bluestarone
Apr 26
#23