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[–] eqi397 [S] 1 point 1 point (+2|-1) ago 

$1700 is just the start. you'll need more money to campaign/get signatures/etc. whole system is geared towards allowing only the rich/wealthy to power.

the average person, the masses DO NOT HAVE ANY TRUE REPRESENTATIVES in the US government.

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[–] heygeorge 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

I've seen a good many candidates at local and state levels get elected with little more than sweat equity and community support. Most certainly not rich.

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[–] MrWicked 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

That is why people fund raise. While there aren't many true Representatives in the government there are a few in the house