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"1) Federal funding of elections. All private contributions are illegal."

Who decides who gets funding and how much? Giving donations to a political party has been defined as free speach by the supreme court, making this idea unconstitutional

"2) Elected officials must divest themselves of private investments. Money stays in an escrow account till he/she leaves office."

This is already done for many high offices. Full disclosure of income and investments is required by most others.

"3) Officials who accept money or the promise of employment while holding office go to jail."

Accepting campaign donations is perfectly legal and has been part of the political process of this country and most other democracies. Accepting bribes is illegal already.