I think U.S. law prohibits foreign nationals or governments from contributing to U.S. political campaigns (though we don't seem to mind contributing to keep foreign leaders in power). What if we took this one step down. If you don't live in a state and can't vote in that state, you should be barred from contributing to any political campaign in that state.
Too many politicians accept and even look for contributions from people far away from their constituents. We have Scott Walker of Wisconsin accepting millions from corporate givers all across the country. We have Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida soliciting contributions from Minnesota. Debbie who?
We received a mailing from Debbie Wasserman Schultz for Congress, Hallendale Beach FL. The message on the envelope is "Inside: why Republicans want me out." Well, maybe we don't want many of the current Republicans in; but if we don't live in Florida and if we don't want Republicans accepting money from out of state, should we contribute to a Democrat in another state?
Sorry, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, your request is out into the recyclables, unopened.
