Romney 2012 strategist Stuart Stevens blasts Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Barack Obama and the corrupt media

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A Q&A with Stuart Stevens, political consultant and chief strategist for Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign.

Stuart Stevens argued that Democratic campaigns are more adroit in dealing with super PACs than Republicans. And he explained how President Barack Obama has "radicalized" him on campaign finance reform. When asked, "Will super PACs overwhelm this election or are they overrated as a threat?", Stevens said, " I think that the way campaigns have become a huge funding mechanism for media is inherently corrupt. You have all this consternation about money in politics. But money in politics' primary beneficiary is the media. So I would try to look at FCC regulations for licensing [broadcast stations]. You have to carry debates free. No other developed countries have media charging to carry the debates. You don't have commercials in debates or an increase from $5,000 to $250,000 for commercials. It is corrupt. ... More regulation? Yes, in this case, my answer is: Damn straight, it's more regulation. It would be better."


Romney 2012 strategist Stuart Stevens blasts Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Barack Obama and the corrupt media