The Hartford Courant continues to endorse Connecticut's Citizens' Election Program in an editorial."The reform has leveled the playing field for candidates, encouraged newcomers to run for office and squeezed corrupting special interest money out of campaigns."The Citizens Election Fund is a tempting target not only for politicians who oppose the public financing system, but for those searching the budget to help eliminate a huge deficit. "They should leave the Citizens Election Fund alone. It more than pays for itself with its deterrent effect on state government."