Comment by lorenzorhoades

The solution is clear; ban lobbying. Why are you allowed to fund individuals running for office? That's called bribing, and it's illegal. BigCompanyX literally gives these people money in expectation of regulatory loopholes, and favoritism. Make a date prior to the election cycle where you have to register to run for office. From that date forward, allow no 'donations' or whatever they call it to come from individuals or corporations. Allow these people to run based on merits, not capital. Why are some of the great minds of our days not running for office?