[joesnuffy]

was CFR ever about reforming campaign finance? Its the encumbant protection bill...and the shut up the NRA and other pro freedom groups from spilling the beans on candidates at the 11th hour when most citizens make up their minds about who they will pull the lever for

[The_Eaglet]

The Cato Institute provides a more accurate description of the bill than the working title: Campaign Finance Regulation.

[DustyMoment]

Great question. IMO, CFR was always about protecting the incumbents and stifling political debate and political competition.

That's why McCain is at the heart of CFR - he HATES competition and he HATES to lose.

Ask yourself this question: Why would ANY politician vote to support something that was intended to LIMIT their access to campaign contributions?

Doesn't make sense in that context does it?

[Valin]

was CFR ever about reforming campaign finance?

I'd say no. It was always about control(at least for the leaders of the movement). We can't have people saying anything they want about politicians, that could lead too...welll we don't want to go down that road.

It's my opinion that where this is heading is the complete federalization(if there is such a word) of ALL elections.

Fortunatly there are those right across the political spectrum that see this as a very bad idea. weather it can be killed, I don't know. But this I do know we have to try.