Another blogger has twice mentioned the need to raise big money in order to attain political viability, either as a candidate for office or to support or oppose possible amendments to the Clay County Charter.  The writer added that not believing so meant one was not living in the real world.

In the past few years there have been quite a few changes in local government, from those elected officials who retired or were otherwise forced out of office to a Charter addition mandating a new ethics ordinance to, next year, adding two new members to the County Commission.

My question is this:  Has the American electoral system been reduced to merely who raises the most money and, if so, what does that say about local politics?