From Bacon's Rebellion:
These numbers come from Virginia FREE:
Statewide Campaign Funding has eclipsed the $50 million mark:
GOVERNOR
Kaine for Governor (D) $18,402,021
Kilgore for Governor (R) $21,220,688
Potts for Governor (I) $1,279,268
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Bolling for Lieutenant Governor (R) $2,853,562
Byrne for Lieutenant Governor (D) $1,267,564
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Deeds for Attorney General (D) $2,543,255
McDonnell for Attorney General (R) $4,661,238
Total $52,227,596
Wouldn't it be nice if the candidates just spent a few thousand on their campaigns, and gave the rest to charities?
Tyranny can only triumph if enough good people do nothing. Many things can only survive under a veil of ignorance. We will lift that veil. Where government tries to go silently and under cover of darkness, we will expose them to the light. Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of Men? The Shadow knows...
Life in the Shadows
1 comment:
Whatever happened to the days when anyone could run for office regardless of their wealth? It would sure help to get some candidates that understand how normal people live and their concerns. It would also keep the "Good Ole Boy" rate down!
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