We NEED to change this.

…impse how overpowering and omnipresent money is to the process. I absolutely hated it. To this day, I resent the fact that in our political system a “great” candidate is one who can raise a lot of money. It has little to do with their knowledge of policy, their demeanor, their values, or whether they would do the job well. They either have money or they don’t. A shitty candidate with tons of cash will beat a great candidate with no money. That sucks. Now, nothing will change this reality so let’s move on…
What I Learned as a Teacher Running for the Texas House in 2020 That Could Help Democrats Win in…
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Holly Jahangiri
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Jun 27, 2021
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We NEED to change this.
We NEED campaign finance reform. I'm not sure HOW, but until a bright kid with no money but great ideas can run for office without the financial backing of the wealthy and the corporate, we're in trouble.
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Written by Holly Jahangiri
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Writer and Kid-at-Heart, often found at https://jahangiri.us. Subscribe to my (free!) Newsletter: https://hollyjahangiri.substack.com
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