I think it would be significant campaign finance reform. It would be a serious attempt to deal with what we believe is the most common avenue for special interest contributions.
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It is definitely still an avenue for lobbyists and special interests to buy access and influence.Ben Wilcox
The whole idea behind public financing was to hold down the cost of campaigns and encourage more people to participate. Now they've escalated campaign fund-raising to levels we've never seen.
Ben Wilcox
It's going to come down to however much Senator Lee is willing to make this a top priority. It's a tough issue to pass in an election year. But every sign I've seen, Senator Lee is committed to making it a priority.
Ben Wilcox
It's kind of troublesome. They're getting around the intent of the law to require that parties and committee disclose what they're spending their money on.
Ben Wilcox
It speaks to the issue of money and politics. It appears they're voting one way to please one group of people and changing that vote in hopes of getting campaign contributions later on.
Ben Wilcox
The most realistic situation could be is that potential challengers don't see the possibility of winning due to the campaign war chests that the incumbents build up.
Ben Wilcox
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