While I was gratified to read that Rep. Cliff Bentz agrees that there is too much money in politics, I do detect a wee bit of hypocrisy here. As you recall, House Bill 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021, provides for the identification of “dark money” donors to political campaigns. Yet Rep. Bentz voted “Nay.”

Unfortunately, all of our elections have been “bought.” Until Rep. Bentz supports campaign finance reform, like that in HB4, campaigns will remain “bought.”

I would like an end to dark money, an end to SuperPACS, and an end to billionaires choosing our candidates. I would also like integrity in our elected officials as reflected by their support for every citizen’s right to vote. Bentz needs to aim higher than the Republican leadership in Congress.

Susan Hollis-Shade

Baker City