And if it's going to do the job thoroughly, the FEC would also have to get IRS-like powers to dig into the financial records of every American. Ross Perot ran in 1992 to gratify his ego and to irritate George Bush. He was able to remain on the national radar screen because his billions bought national broadcast time. Now another billionaire, Steve Forbes, is running for president to advance a dynamic, pro-growth agenda. But that's against the law.
Corruption is rampant in Washington.
Trade associations and advocacy groups set up shop on K Street because federal regulations can enrich you, bankrupt you, or send you to the slammer. To clean up Washington, we must reduce the scope of the federal government to a level more consistent with the Constitution.