Why do most candidates ignore the Constitution?

I have always said that any new legislation should quote the section, paragraph, or clause of the Constitution which authorizes the action. Including this statement with each bill would be a tough assignment for any Congressman or Senator, no matter which party.

Some of us do pay attention to the Constitution. But it makes getting elected a tough row to hoe.

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I disagree with you, at least as to your allegation that Mitt Romney's ideas violate the Constitution. I too value the Constitution and think it's awesome, but I do believe actions could easily be taken on the technology, energy, etc. front under the Constitution, for one under the commerce clause. The Federal government has been subsidizing and paying for much in the way of farming, oil drilling, medicine, etc in the past, including finding advances. Although I am a fairly strict constructionist, I do find the Constitution flexible enough to push many advances forward.

Lastly, you mention Ron Paul as one who values the Constitution the most, which I would also disagree with. The way he talks he comes across as though he thinks he could just go into the white house and change things, like getting rid of the tax code, etc. He obviously can't do this, Constitutionally. The President doesn't make the laws, that is reserved to Congress. The President only enforces and applies the laws. He certainly could make suggestions, but I guarantee you none of the wild ones he often talks about would get anywhere. (Although I do like the guy). Romney is a good guy, but people are just trying to tear him (and others) apart. I probably won't have much say as far as the GOP candidate goes because I am a registered Democrat, but I still don't like to see misrepresentations like this.

you ought to certainly be attentive to the form with a view to assist it. Ron Paul isn't a bad determination and seems to be attentive to it properly. Barack Obama became a constitutional regulation professor on the college Of Chicago and so for this reason would desire to probable recite it backwards and forwards. those are the main appropriate 2 applicants as far as Constitutional help.

Just because the Constitution does not explicitly allow or forbid Congress to fund projects does not mean anyone is ignoring the Constitution. This is something that is seriously misunderstood by many Americans especially the brainwashed younger Americans. The president can only come up with ideas that they think will be of bebefit to the country and the people. Its totally up to CONGRESS to make it happen or make it not happen. Ron Paul is a pathetic joke.

Ron Paul's fifteen minutes of shame are over. He would do nothing for National security, and thinks the U.S. should be isolated. How is that following the Constitution. His statements already indicate he would sell America out in a heartbeat.

The principles enshrined in the USA constitution certainly promote freedoms and were inspired by enlightened state pioneers. Sadly the American people (not all but certainly the majority) are tethered to their government and subscribe to a mindless sycophantic adoration of Bush's policies without questioning. Apparently very few Americans actually notice their freedoms being stripped by their hipocrytical and unenlightened politicians who literally get away with murder.

Candidates don't want to be limited by the Constitution. They don't want their hands tied. They want to be free to do whatever they feel like doing.

well you know how easily "paperwork" gets lost on a politicians desk, lol.