"[What about] a major marketer paying for (and sponsoring) a second round of Democratic primaries in Florida and Michigan. I think the idea borders on genius. Lord only knows the legal issues involved and how many democracy activists would scream at our pristine, 100% corruption-free political process being tainted by corporate America. But it would be a brilliant marketing opportunity. 'True democracy brought to you by the good folks at ... ' "
(the full story is subscriber-only). Frankly, I find it pretty compelling. If there's going to be special-interest money in politics, why shouldn't we eliminate the office-holder middleman and have it directly benefit the people? The winner is indebted to no one but the voters, and a corporate sponsor gets to actually help democracy rather than subverting it.
Incidentally, the woman currently seeking a way to absolve herself for her role in Michigan's bone-headed flauting of DNC rules happens to moonlight as Vice Chair of the General Motors Foundation. Debbie, I believe this might be what those in the business call a "win-win."
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