Fred believed too much money, special interests, etc., were involved in campaigns and corrupting the process. His heart was in the right place, but it wasn’t a workable solution. He’s since voiced the opinion that it just hasn’t worked.
I do have to say that it is unfortunate that only millionaires or billionaires are considered viable for federal office or Governorships. Not what the Founding Fathers intended.
Thanks, fieldmarshal. Do you happen to have a link for his re-examination on that and/or when he re-canted?