Oligarchy Vs. Democracy

Submitted by Katie Schlieper on Mon, 06/19/2006 - 14:41

This editorial in the Home News Tribune says public financing deserves another shot in New Jersey, and that without further efforts at reform, the "oligarchy" of wealthy influence will prevail over democracy.

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