The New York Times
weighs in again on a variety of money issues in the presidential race today. The editorial, "Money and the People's Choices," ends thus:
Congress could put the public financing system on firmer footing by updating campaign subsidies to meet inflation. The voters, for their part, should insist that the candidates accept public money and operate within the rules of the system.
That conclusion hits the mark. The editorial is generally a condemnation of all three major candidates for specific mishaps and misstatements. While the criticisms are valid, it's only part of the story;
we put out our thoughts in Friday's statement, noting that all three candidates have made some important commitments and taken specific steps in support of long-term public financing reform, too.
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