And campaign costs are rising. So, if it continues to rise at the current rate, the cost of running for the General Assembly from Columbia will reach the six figure mark by 2007. So, the rising cost of political campaigns is an ever increasing problem. The problem facing politicians and voters alike is not what the solution is, but rather, which solution should be taken. For Dick Ward, contribution limitations are not the answer.
Candidates have to spend all of their time raising money instead of doing their job.
There needs to be full and complete disclosure of funds, and there should be public finance campaigns. That seems like the mos t equitable answer to the problem. All of the candidates are given a fair share, and no special interest groups are involved. And special interest groups do donate vast amounts of money, even at the state General Assembly level. However, in the opinion of special interest groups, no law is being broken and they have every right to make such contributions.