e reform also comes up because of the need for a fair and equal system in which individuals can run for office. The idea of purchasing an election goes against all that we stand for even if money is considered. Political speech elections should not be for sale. In addition we should refuse to accept a system in which politicians and political offices can be sold to the highest bidder. Yet, in reality, while few political figures challenge the theory behind campaign finance reforms, executing such measures in practice proves far more difficult. The importance of money in politics was made very clear when Ohio political boss and U.S. senator Mark Hammond said, There are two things tha
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