Campaign Finance Reform. One Beer At A Time!

This came across the AP wire this morning.

London, Ont. (AP)- Stuart Smith doesn't need any fat-cat political contributors. Smith says his campaign is "running on empties." Smith is a candidate for city council in London, Ontario. He plans on financing his campaign by returning 25-thousand beer bottles. At ten cents each, that would give him 25-hundred dollars. But he still needs donations, of a sort. Smith doesn't drink beer so he's looking for bottles. The real estate salesman hopes his "running on empties" effort will bring some attention to his campaign.

I can just see the slogans.

"Stuart Smith--good for drunks, good for the environment"

"A beer for you is a vote for Smith"

"Paid for by Smith and a bunch of beer guzzlers"


Maybe I should invite Mr. Smith to the campaign kickoff tonight in Platteville.

Speaking of the campaign kickoff; 5:30pm tonight at the Badger Bar on 2nd St.

The food, coffee, free advice, and awe inspring ideas are on me. You gotta pay for your drinks.

See ya there!