Richardo,

What's happening to America when all we do is blame, spread hatred, and yell and scream at our opposition? It's a dirty mess and I'm sick and tired of it. Both sides are guilty and should be ashamed of themselves. The Media fuels this type of B.S. and they should be ashamed of themselves too.

In my opinion, it's a tragedy that this Political Event gets dirtier and more costly every election. We have Americans out of work, homeless, starving, and the amount of money spent by both sides of this race could really help them. But, the money goes to a whole lot of B.S. and hot air by both sides.

I propose, if either of the current presidential candidate's could find a way to transfer or donate a precentage of their campaign funds to helping Americans get back to work, that would be a way to put their money where their mouth is. As smart as both candidate's seem to be, it should be a cakewalk to come up with a plan. Now, something like that would get my attention. Just call me a old fool.

But alas, that will never happen because of the way they get their funds and where the funds are going to (advertising, media, propaganda, trips, payoffs, etc...)

Thanks for listening,

Joe

2012 Race Between Obama, Mitt Romney Is Most Costly Presidential Contest Ever

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/25/obama-mitt-romney-2012_n_1546289.html

The battle between President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney will be the most expensive presidential contest ever – by a long shot.

There are two main reasons. It's the first time both major-party candidates are declining post-Watergate federal campaign financing – and the spending limits attached. And the proliferation of super PACS is pumping untold millions into the fray on both sides, mostly for advertising.

So fasten your seat belts and prepare for a howling tempest of broadcast ads, especially if you live in a battleground state.

Obama and Romney were both coming off a week of intensive national fundraising.

Without Democratic primary opposition, Obama had a huge early advantage.

But Romney, likely to surpass the 1,144 delegates needed for the GOP nomination next Tuesday with a primary win in Texas, is starting to catch up as major conservative donors begin opening their wallets.

Through April, Obama and Democratic groups supporting him have raised nearly $450 million and have more than $150 million in the bank. Romney and Republicans backing him have collected more than $400 million during the same stretch and have about $80 million at their disposal.

Both candidates are shooting for raising around $800 million, which would put their combined campaign spending at roughly $1.6 billion. Add another few hundred million from super PACs and convention spending.

Obama opted out of public financing in 2008 and raised $750 million. His spending swamped GOP rival Sen. John McCain, limited to spend the $84 million he received from taxpayers. Super PACs didn't exist then. We know what happened in that race. Romney didn't want to see it happen to him.

Neither candidate had public appearances Friday. Romney was taking a long weekend California hiatus from campaigning, while Obama planned several ceremonial events on Memorial Day.

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