Dear Editor: Last week your paper, under the heading "Corzine is trying to buy our vote," ran a letter accusing US Senate Candidate Jon Corzine of every evil under the sun. Some of charges were silly, charging that the guy showed no "willingness to debate," when he gamely showed up for four debates against a far slicker opponent. Some charges were contradictory, how can he hold "left wing positions" and show no "support for working families" at the same time? But one charge was serious, he is spending way too much money. It is obscene how money has corrupted our political processes. Votes are routinely bought and sold at all levels of government, and the first question asked of a candidate is not what does he believe, but how much has he raised. For this reason I believe that it is vital that all Democrats and Independents (who are free to vote in the primary) cast their ballots for Jon Corzine this Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Huh? How can someone like me, who crusades against big political money, support a guy who has set records for his spending? Because I believe that he is as committed to cleaning up the system as I am, because I believe he can win and because I am sure that no one can buy a guy worth $400 million. Whichever Democrat is elected Senator from New Jersey will support meaningful campaign finance reform, Florio would, Corzine will. But first they must get elected. Refusing to take advantage of the current laws would just concede the election to the Republicans who always raise all the money they need from corporate and right wing interests. For while Jim Florio may have many strengths, he has one glaring weakness. He has virtually no chance of winning an election in November. People in Hudson County may remember him fondly, but in the suburbs he would struggle to catch Daffy Duck. Face it Jim, if you want vindication for what Christie Whitman did to you in 1993, you should write a book. A US Senate race is no place to slay personal demons. Last week's letter also charged that "Mr. Corzine has systematically gone around the state" supporting local Democratic organizations. The writer makes it sound like Jon Corzine is trying, with his money and support, to single handedly, rebuild the party. This is a stark contrast to former Governor Florio. Last time he held public office he almost single handedly destroyed the Democratic Party in New Jersey. Michael Lenz