I can’t remember the last time I spent 100x’s to get a position that doesn’t pay ma whole lot. $22 million for a governor’s race. That’s crazy.
I completely understand the emotion and thought; I am not immune to sometimes feeling the same way.
However, I think it’s important to have principles - especially when they’re hard.
One of mine is free speech - and yes, that includes the landmark CU case. The US is not Europe so that means people - even rich people ;-) - are free to use their money to provide funding for campaign speech (ads, etc). No doubt, I hate the consultancy/ad/etc grifting as much as anyone... but it’s just a basic reality that money helps get the message out.
Hate it; I do... but always remember that the alternative is state-controlled limitations and that’s a slippery slope no actual conservative should want.
Sometimes, the “least bad option” is actually the BEST option.
The wise, non-bazillionaire conservative should say “Great. A real conservative has a big enough warchest to wage the necessary campaign. Therefore, if I’m going to donate some piddly dollars? I’ll find a campaign starved for cash that needs it.”
How much do you think a gubernatorial campaign should cost?