Bi-partisan leaders on how to get it back

In “(Senator Warren) Rudman testimonial offers history and a lesson,” Brad Cook writes about the lessons and wisdom of our recent, great bi-partisan leaders.

Americans for Campaign Reform, the sponsor of the event, is an organization that was founded by New Hampshire political activist John Rauh and others. Its chairmen are former Democratic Sens. Bill Bradley and Bob Kerrey, former Republican Sen. Alan Simpson and Rudman. These four distinguished Americans recognize the need to change the method by which campaigns are financed, for several reasons.

First, to a large extent only the rich can participate in politics as candidates for major office. Second, the effect of money in politics retards the ability to solve problems because of the influence of major givers and lobbyists. Third, there is a need to level the political playing field.

In his remarks, Rudman pointed out the need to solve America’s big problems. He indicated that he had come to believe that money in politics was a pervasive evil that had to be solved by some effective method of campaign finance reform, or basic issues will not be addressed…

Campaign finance reform is not a fringe idea from Progressives or Independents. Some of our best and brightest leaders see it as a necessary part of the cure for America’s ailments.