Levi Cannon
Sep 19, 2018
Discussion
Ahead of 2018 midterms, many progressive candidates are choosing to pledge not to take corporate PAC money. They are doing this to prove to their constituents that they will support the interests of the people they represent, and not the interests of massive corporations. This pledge may win the support of some voters, but it will lose the candidate at least tens of thousands of dollars. Is making this pledge worth it for a candidate, and how do you think this move will impact the culture of money in politics?
My primary concern with money in politics has to do with healthcare. The US has the most expensive healthcare system in the world, but we have the 37th best healthcare system. That is because our healthcare system was created with the intention of creating profit, not giving good care. Healthcare companies immensely contribute to the campaigns of US politicians, and in exchange the politicians work to keep our healthcare system the same. Our current system is hurting the American people, but congress will try to minimize the change to protect their corporate donors.