Public funding is an almost revolutionary reform of our election system. In one fell swoop we eliminate the influence of anti-democratic forces on our candidates.
We would also make election cycles shorter (less money available) and more focused.
Everyone is disgusted with our current system of monied candidates in which we are fast approaching the time when only rich (mostly) men, run for office.
Public funding cures many ills while making the process sensible, broad based, and open. Why wouldn't we make this an issue for 2008?