If we wanted to have the right kind of campaign finance reform, one of the first things we ought to do--and I am sure my friend from Washington would agree--is take the shackles off, if the Court does not do it for us, take the shackles off of the one institution of American politics that will support a challenger every time.
T. Gorton: “If we wanted to have the right kind of campaign finance reform, one of the first things we ought to do--and I am sure my…”
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Discussing campaign finance reform and the role of political parties in supporting challengers.
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