It is very difficult trying to do the Lord's work in the city of Satan. According to a Brigham Young University report released this month, political parties and interest groups outspent candidates 2 to 1 in broadcast advertising during the 1999-2000 campaign. Both parties are exploiting . . . Feingold criticized the trend of politicians who are easily swayed by available money from special interest groups. As bipartisan partners, McCain and Feingold have been bucking forces from both sides of the aisle, including those who say their bill violates the First Amendment right of free speech.
Money is property.
Campaign finance reform was one of the issues that deeply divided the candidates during the presidential primary. McCain has said that he will not compromise on soft money spending and phony issue advertisements but would be willing to make other modifications in the legislation so that Bush would sign it. Last year, the McCain-Feingold bill did not receive the necessary support to pass the Senate. This year, McCain said he expects to receive the support of the House and hopes to have the 60 votes in the Senate to avoid a filibuster. Make Congress understand this is a high priority.