Maryjo Bramble

As one who finds political scandal irresistible (and ironic: I mean, why would anyone expect politicians to be perfect since NOBODY IS), I'm reading about John Edwards downfall. I'm also learn a lot about Presidential politics that I didn't know (as in, the process of becoming President). Here's what got me this morning: "Money is so important that even if you are the most brilliant candidate, political commentators will relegate you to second-class if you are not among the top three in fund-raising. Below this level, you simply cannot compete in a national campaign." Why is this? I've always believed that ANY American can be President if they so desire and I still do. I think the person who figures out how to break this tradition is the person who will TRULY change this country for the better.