The right way to do campaign finance reform? ************** Eban Goodstein Department of Economics 518-584-5000 (2739) 811 N. Broadway fax: 518-584-3023 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ************************ In the spirit of offering constitutional amendments, here's one that I think is terrific. I heard it floated as a general idea by Jeff Faux last January, and I've added the details. FAIR ELECTIONS AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION 1. Each registered voter can give a total of $500 per year to political candidates, or to organizations which provide support for political candidates. 2. Any candidate for office can use up to $5,000 of their own money each year of a campaign. What's great about this idea: 1. Simple: politicians can be held accountable to it. 2. Avoids public financing: nobody likes the idea of giving money to politicians! 3. Fixes the problem.
