A new editorial in the San Jose Mercury News urges Californians to vote yes on Proposition 15, which would create a pilot program for public financing of elections for the secretary of state race in 2014 and 2018."The problems with the existing system are well-chronicled. Candidates spend so much time fundraising that they don't have time to talk to voters. Politicians become so beholden to contributors that they can't — or won't — do what's right for constituents."Proposition 15 is a pilot project that attempts to remove the corrupting influence of money in one race. Given that the secretary of state oversees elections, it's a good place to start."Click here to read the full editorial.