Candidates say the are against lobbyist groups, then why don't they publish who finances their campaigns?

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Many candidates have said they are against special interest groups in Washington.   Yet the candidates are getting millions of dollars from somewhere.  If they aren't getting paid by special interest groups then they should publish or say the names of those who are financing them to prove a point (at least the major donors).  They don't because they are afraid.  Any way to find out this info and what are your thoughts?

A.R. · Accepted Answer

Your question in fact serves as the best argument for public financing of campaigns.  Special interests should be banned from influencing elections and the candidates should not be allowed to bankroll their own campaigns.  The way it is now is that you get the best candidates money can buy.  And they are nearly all bought and paid for.  If they are not, they don't stand a chance.

grumpy · Answer

They aren't about to cut off the hand that feeds them. They say what they thing the public wants to hear, but continue to do what benefite themselves the most. Always has been, always will be. The fox is guarding the henhouse!

G · Answer

You can find out who finances the campaign. Why dont you look it up?

Anonymous · Answer

What? I am shocked at all the lobbying going on. We must round up the usual suspects!

Fast Eddie B · Answer

They do as the law requires that they do just that.

This site will get you started: http://www.campaignmoney.com.

Dodgerblue · Answer

They do. It's the law.

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Candidates say the are against lobbyist groups, then why don't they publish who finances their campaigns?

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