sfellow Republicans to help his reform. One particular oppositionist is Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky who says IfIm correct and theres no consensus on the problem theyre trying to solve, its a smallwonder that they cant reach a consensus on the solution. McConnell is trying to say thathe does not feel that there is even a problem with the money being spent on campaigns sowhy solve it. Other opposers say that it limits freedom of speech.But there are some reasons still to hope. In the Senate there is a small butincreasing number of Republicans that seem to be willing to seriously consider thinkingabout the campaign proposals by McCain and Feingold. This shows the shift in the GOPwhich can help the bill. Another boost is the factor that McCain will keep the campaignfinance issue on the front-burner as a presidential topic as long as he remains in the race. His campaign could very well of received a boost when Mrs. Elizabeth Dole announcedher dropping out of the Presidential race because of lacking funds and financialcompetitiveness. This should be a help because it is the backbone of the McCain-FeingoldBill.I feel that this is an important bill because I feel strongly about too much money isneeded for campaigns. I feel for Mrs. Dole because she probably could make a good runfor president but cant because of financial lacking. How does the average Joe run forpresident? Well in this day and age he cant. But what if he has good ideals, morals andfuture plans for this great nation? I get they will have to be put to the side. This to me isa problem. And action taken by those such as McCain and Feingold are important, but weas the public must help these crusaders in their efforts. How do we help them? Well ascitizens, we must vote for those who advocate for these stands and in that maybe we willget some where. In that, the power resides in us. ...
