Quote: "Removing any and all politicians who allow themselves to be bought and paid for would be a start."

Good luck with that. I think that would mean replacing the entire government. Lobbying/bribery should have been ceased a long time ago. Sounds as though Obama is taking on the insurance Lobby. Hopefully, they have realized that it is time to do something. McCain Feingold addressed that very issue. Unfortunately that's about the only good idea he's had, that I'm aware of.