The best way to make our Democracy responsive to the will of the people is to eliminate Soft Money and Political Action Committee or PAC contributions to political campaigns.
Special interest control of our government has isolated the American public from their elected officials. The many millions of dollars funneled into campaigns for higher public office corrupt the better judgement of our leaders. Research has shown that 90% of all campaigns are won by the candidate who spends the most. For example, it can take upwards of 10 million dollars to run an effective senate campaign making it essential to raise five thousand dollars each day for an incumbant. This can make it irresistable for candidates to accept large donations that compromise impartial loyalty to the people who will elect them.
The Natural Law Party will follow through with legislation eliminating Soft Money and Political Action Committee contributions for political campaigns. This will return the attention of elected officials to the interests of the people and strengthen our Democracy.
We would also encourage some level of public funding of political campaigns to guarentee that political parties and politicians with creative solutions, who meet the rather stringent ballot access requirments, could get their message to the majority of the people.
In addition, we also advocate inclusion of major third party candidates that have demonstrated popular support in the national debates.
Removing the temptation of financial influence will allow qualified new leadership to emerge that will impliment the latest technologies for solving the nations problems. This will dramaticaly improve the quality of life for all Americans.
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