Reply #12: they should do a whole debate on that topic [View All]

no follow-up on this critical issue from anyone including the moderator ... is Biden a warrior for better democracy free from the poisoning influence of big money? I don't think he deserves much credit. in fact, iirc, i didn't really like the "context" of his answer. he was essentially saying to Kucinich (my interpretation), "well, if you're going to go on about special interests, why not go all the way to publically financed campaigns." (again, from memory) ...

was Biden actually advocating publically financed campaigns? not sure i came away with that impression. and why didn't the other candidates talk about that issue? why didn't any of the questioners? everyone knows there is massive corporate money in the campaigns. they all complain about having to spend so much time raising money. well, where is their leadership? have they introduced legislation? do they consider this one of the most critical issues? if not, why not? do they talk about the issue when they appear on talk shows or at their campaign rallies?

restoring our democracy is probably the most important issue we need to confront ... was this issue even raised at tonight's debate in any meaningful way? it would be nice to have every candidate and the Party itself pushing the issue of publically financed campaigns.