Write Lightning is a blog from writer Deb Thompson.
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Everyone is welcome here.
(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Thu, Jun 01 2006
California's campaign millions
Campaign spending by major public office hopefuls in California is being reported in terms of millions of dollars. It's sad to think that state and federal positions are, for all practical purposes, attainable only by the wealthiest Americans. And even with that in mind, most politicians who make it into office spend more time and money just raising funds for more campaigning. It's ironic. In addition to print, radio, and TV spots, politicians can now take advantage of the internet, cell phone technology and other media. It should be easier, and cheaper than ever, to get one's point across. But as the number of ways to campaign grows, the competition to establish a presence in each one of those areas seems to push the cost of campaigning to new heights.
posted at: 10:35 | category: /Politics | link to this entry
Campaign spending by major public office hopefuls in California is being reported in terms of millions of dollars. It's sad to think that state and federal positions are, for all practical purposes, attainable only by the wealthiest Americans. And even with that in mind, most politicians who make it into office spend more time and money just raising funds for more campaigning. It's ironic. In addition to print, radio, and TV spots, politicians can now take advantage of the internet, cell phone technology and other media. It should be easier, and cheaper than ever, to get one's point across. But as the number of ways to campaign grows, the competition to establish a presence in each one of those areas seems to push the cost of campaigning to new heights.
posted at: 10:35 | category: /Politics | link to this entry
