The Albuquerque Journal has this story about candidates who ran for New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, and who received and spent public funds for their campaign, even though they were unopposed in the election.
The Albuquerque Journal has this story about candidates who ran for New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, and who received and spent public funds for their campaign, even though they were unopposed in the election.
This one reason why most of us hate public financing of campaigns. Using these funds to replace tires seems over the edge.
How can a group be allowed to used public financing when they are unopposed? The answer is not to “hate” public financing, but rather to work to get such abuses changed.
Filing fees in lieu of petitions, and public financing in lieu of contributions from special interest groups will bring about fair and equal elections.