We Need More Campaign Spending, Not Less
Commentary
The fine reporter Gustavo Arellano attacks the more than $100 million Rick Caruso spent on his losing campaign for mayor of Los Angeles. He said the money could have been better spent on more worthy causes, such as “a year of tuition, housing, dining and books for 1,124 undergrads at his alma mater, USC.” I think the opposite is true. More needs to be spent on elections to inform the voters. Let’s take a closer look. Arellano:
$104,848,887.43 — Rick Caruso spent at least that much on his unsuccessful campaign to become mayor of Los Angeles, according to the latest campaign finance records….