Simple question. How many Congressmen, Senators and Executive

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

Office people do you think are untouchable by huge sums of money via special interest/lobbying groups?

Me? I think that the system's been rigged for so long that anyone with a "Mr. Smith" morality would have no interest in being a politician.

Most folks don't like swimming in fouled waters.

Edited for excessive capitalization.

[cali]

1. Well, neither of my

Senators or my Representative, are millionaires, and they've all been in politics for ages. However, this is Vt and it just doesn't take a gazillion dollars to be elected.

[Eric J in MN]

2. Not all special interests are bad.

The impact of labor groups and pro-choice groups on a politician is positive.

Dennis Kucinich gets money from labor, and his politics are great.

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

3. Agreed, but if we allow one....

?

[Eric J in MN]

4. I support 100% public funding of campaigns.

I'm just saying that there are polticians like Dennis Kucinich within our current campaign financing system who aren't corrupt.

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

5. You won't get any argument here. We agree we each other.

[panader0]

6. Politicians should be motivated by a desire to make things better

People like that would work non-profit. (virtue being it's own reward) But, power corrupts. That's one reason I admire rich Democrats. They are serving the party of their money, they are serving the people.

[Snotcicles]

7. Heres a news flash good causes give money too.n/t

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

8. But when money can buy influence....

Good or bad cease to matter?

[Snotcicles]

9. I agree but I think there are untouchables out there like

Robert Kennedy Jr.