And for good reason. Never been one.
>>>>>Unfortunately, we have a system that generally requires politicians to rely on contributions from others to make it through.
That is part of the democratic process. A candidate can receive individual contributions, matching taxpayer contributions or use their own cash.
>>>>>Why is it wrong for a man to pay for his own candidacy?
This is America. If you want to use your own money to fund a run at political office, you can. That doesn't guarantee people will vote for you.
>>>>>Sounds like a conservative ideal to me (as opposed to asking for handouts).
Campaigning for political contributions is a time honored part of the American way. Its not a hand out. People donate on a voluntary basis. No one is forced to give a candidate money. LOL
>Campaigning for political contributions is a time honored part of the American way. Its not a hand out. People donate on a voluntary basis. No one is forced to give a candidate money.
No one is forced to give a hand out.
“LOL”
So I fail to see your point. The only point I am making is this criticism of Romney for paying his own bills during a campaign seems really off (and, yeah, liberal). There should be nothing wrong with a man who is willing (and able) to pay for his own campaign.
I would take issue if that money went to buy a vote. I see a far greater danger in a man who must rely on others to provide him with money to run.