Cost of political office sparks GOP debate in Proviso
Forest Park Review notes Republicans in Proviso township react to a prior column on the high costs of running for public office. The writer defends the piece, arguing money shapes political competition from state to local races, and reprints an editorial from the Miami Herald to illustrate the point.
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The piece argues campaign spending determines political success. It notes national party spending would reach 140 million if rates matched the last election, with nearly 20 million reported by parties and far more raised by local and special-interest groups. Calls for reform proposals include state financing, citizen donations, and tighter controls, warning inflation in campaign costs harms government quality.
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