Score one for the little guy
By krempasky Posted in User Blogs — Comments (3) / Email this page » / Leave a comment »
So I imagine that postal reform simply ain't the sexiest issue that you'll read about today. But just last week, the American Association of Political Consultants scored a win for the little guy - and on the side of competitive elections.
In essence, the AAPC fought back an effort to increase political candididate's postage rate from the current 19 cents to the full 37 cent first class rate.
Small, local, or underfunded (read: challengers) campaigns would be hit the hardest and as a rule, I'm for anything that reduces the amount of money an insurgent candidate needs to challenge the establishment. Kudos to the AAPC.
Postal rates, along with non-profits. Frankly, I'm glad - if only because incumbents get the franking benefit once their in office. It's all about leveling the playing field. You can read all about this fascinating subject here.
What makes political candidates so special that they get half off their postage stamps?
Why do they get that break?