Bill Bradley - Big Money, Lobbyists, and American Politics July 23, 2007

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Complete video at: http://fora.tv/fora/showthread.php?t=1124

Former New Jersey Senator and Democratic Presidential candidate Bill Bradley criticizes the influence of lobbyists and high-dollar campaign contributors on American politics.

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"A Troubling Nexus: Big Money and Politics" with Senators Bill Bradley and Alan Simpson speaking at The Commonwealth Club of California.

Two former senators reach across the aisle to take an inside look at the impact of big money on our political system. They discuss how money influences who runs for office, who gets elected and the ability of elected representatives to remain in office, and they explain why they now support public funding of federal elections and the reasons behind their affiliation with Americans for Campaign Reform. -- The Commonwealth Club

William Warren "Bill" Bradley (born July 28, 1943) is an American hall of fame basketball player, Rhodes scholar, and former U.S. Senator from New Jersey and presidential candidate, who challenged Vice President Al Gore for the Democratic Party's nomination for President in the 2000 election.