Accepting Quote by Theodore Roosevelt
“The need for collecting large campaign funds would vanish if Congress provided an appropriation for the proper and legitimate expenses of each of the great national parties, an appropriation ample enough to meet the necessity for thorough organization and machinery, which requires a large expenditure of money. Then the stipulation should be made that no party receiving campaign funds from the Treasury should accept more than a fixed amount from any individual subscriber or donor; and the necessary publicity for receipts and expenditures could without difficulty be provided.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political Reform Proposal, Theodore Roosevelt, 1904
If the government funded party organization and limited private donations, the need for massive campaign fundraising would disappear.
In simple terms: Government funding could end big‑money campaigns.
Key Takeaway
Support public financing of parties.
Themes
politics
campaign finance
reform
government
donations
Mood
critical
optimistic
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- election campaigns
- party building
- legislative lobbying
Key Concepts
public financing
donation caps
transparency
political equity
Questions to Reflect On
- How would public funding affect political competition?
- What safeguards ensure accountability?
A Different Perspective
Implementation may face constitutional challenges.
