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16: Big League Winning
Big League Winning
As August turned to September, so did the Trump Administration eyes turn to the issue of campaign finance reform. A perennial issue, many Presidents had promised but never delievered on crucial reform to electoral system. Trump hoped he could be different, he had to be - his legacy was on the line. If he was to deliver big league change and ensure that his victory will not be a mere fluke, electoral reform was crucial.
The Trump Administration’s plan to reform campaign finance was two-fold. End the influence of big money and lobbyist groups over American politics and to grant third parties and independents their fair share. By killing two birds with one stone, Trump could ensure future success for his Reform party and perhaps lay the groundwork for future constitutional change to the American electoral system.
Trump’s summer rallies had drummed up public support on this issue, but as fall approached the time had come for the President to roll up his sleeves and get to work pushing his reforms through Congress. It would be a hard fight, but it was necessary for the future of the American people and the American dream. Campaign finance reform would be the focus of the month for the Trump Administration, or so they thought...
Across the globe, a storm was brewing. One that was rapidly approaching the heart of America...
As August turned to September, so did the Trump Administration eyes turn to the issue of campaign finance reform. A perennial issue, many Presidents had promised but never delievered on crucial reform to electoral system. Trump hoped he could be different, he had to be - his legacy was on the line. If he was to deliver big league change and ensure that his victory will not be a mere fluke, electoral reform was crucial.
The Trump Administration’s plan to reform campaign finance was two-fold. End the influence of big money and lobbyist groups over American politics and to grant third parties and independents their fair share. By killing two birds with one stone, Trump could ensure future success for his Reform party and perhaps lay the groundwork for future constitutional change to the American electoral system.
Trump’s summer rallies had drummed up public support on this issue, but as fall approached the time had come for the President to roll up his sleeves and get to work pushing his reforms through Congress. It would be a hard fight, but it was necessary for the future of the American people and the American dream. Campaign finance reform would be the focus of the month for the Trump Administration, or so they thought...
Across the globe, a storm was brewing. One that was rapidly approaching the heart of America...
- Abraham Washington
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