This is absolutely disgusting.
This is a big part of the problem with our government. Too many wealthy people can buy their elections. Until we have Campaign Finance Reform that either outlaws Candidate’s private funding or, preferably, converts us to a public financing mode, this is just going to continue to happen.
People forget the TV and radio airwaves are public property. We should allocate each candidate a certain amount of airtime and ban the practice of allowing those with the most cash to buy up the airtime.
How can you have “Representative” Democracy when the filthy rich and the corporations can contribute unlimited funding to buy the Election via uncontrolled campaign commercials?
Most people don’t pay attention to this stuff….
SAN FRANCISCO — Meg Whitman, the Republican candidate for California governor, has surpassed New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg for the highest personal contribution in American campaign history.
Whitman’s campaign reported another $15 million contribution late Tuesday, bringing her personal donation to $119 million.
The billionaire former eBay chief executive’s spending surpasses the previous record of $108 million set by Bloomberg in his bid for a third term last year.
via Meg Whitman Campaign Spending BREAKS RECORD: $119 Million Burned So Far On California Race.
Lost in the 21st Century 