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Get Big Money Out of Politics
Target: U.S. Congress
Sponsored by: Common Cause
Sponsored by: Common Cause
Wealthy campaign contributors and their lobbyists wield too much power in our political system. The influence of these big-money interests is a major reason that we cannot find solutions or even have a reasonable debate about health care, jobs, global warming, and many other pressing issues.
If we want to put the power of our democracy fully back into the hands of all Americans, then we need to change the way that we finance elections from top to bottom.
Under a full public financing system -- such as those already in use in Maine, Arizona, and Connecticut, and the one proposed for Congress -- qualified candidates who swear off special interest money and agree to spending limits receive public funds to run a competitive campaign.
Help get the influence of big money out of politics by urging Congress to support the Fair Elections Now Act for full public financing of congressional elections.
Sign the Letter see who signed this
We signed the “Get Big Money Out of Politics” letter!
# 22,300:
3:02 pm PDT, May 4,
Susan Reichert, California
# 22,299:
2:58 pm PDT, May 4,
Norma Gilson, Wisconsin
# 22,298:
2:55 pm PDT, May 4,
Lily Wilde, Oregon
# 22,297:
2:53 pm PDT, May 4,
Naomi Steinfeld, California
# 22,296:
2:53 pm PDT, May 4,
Gerald Colado, Massachusetts
# 22,295:
2:39 pm PDT, May 4,
Darwin Palmiere, New York
# 22,294:
2:32 pm PDT, May 4,
Sean Watson, California
# 22,293:
2:31 pm PDT, May 4,
Germaine de Pibrac James, California
# 22,292:
2:28 pm PDT, May 4,
Kathryn Parke, Kansas
# 22,291:
2:26 pm PDT, May 4,
Nicola Grobe, California
Europe does it the correct way. Why not the USA?
Europe does it the correct way. Why not the USA?
# 22,290:
2:20 pm PDT, May 4,
Linda Morgan, California
# 22,289:
2:19 pm PDT, May 4,
SHARON PEREZ, California
# 22,288:
2:19 pm PDT, May 4,
Marta Williams, California
# 22,287:
2:17 pm PDT, May 4,
Nancy Brasmer, California
# 22,286:
2:15 pm PDT, May 4,
Robert Rusk, New Jersey
It seems to me that the antithesis of democracy is unfair advantage. Big money provides such a bias, not to mention an easy means for corrupt influence. We need to even the playing field again so that all political candidates can campaign fairly and democratically.
It seems to me that the antithesis of democracy is unfair advantage. Big money provides such a bias, not to mention an easy means for corrupt influence. We need to even the playing field again so that all political candidates can campaign fairly and democratically.
# 22,285:
2:10 pm PDT, May 4,
Bruce Jenkins, California
# 22,284:
2:06 pm PDT, May 4,
Dorothy Freidel, California
We the voters have become cynical about our political system -- money can buy you anything -- bad candidates, bad legislation, bad policy! We REALLY need an intelligent change, one that stop money from being the most influential governor of our country.
We the voters have become cynical about our political system -- money can buy you anything -- bad candidates, bad legislation, bad policy! We REALLY need an intelligent change, one that stop money from being the most influential governor of our country.
# 22,283:
2:04 pm PDT, May 4,
Stephen Carothers, California
Please act to clean up the power of money and influence in elections.
Please act to clean up the power of money and influence in elections.
# 22,282:
2:03 pm PDT, May 4,
Name not displayed, California
I'm not sure why I'm telling you...it's obvious!
I'm not sure why I'm telling you...it's obvious!
# 22,281:
2:02 pm PDT, May 4,
Linda Tabor-Beck, California
I think it's a shame only the wealthy or very-well connected have a chance of running for any office.
I think it's a shame only the wealthy or very-well connected have a chance of running for any office.
# 22,280:
1:59 pm PDT, May 4,
L. David Ramirez, California
# 22,279:
1:54 pm PDT, May 4,
Christopher Rand, California
# 22,278:
1:44 pm PDT, May 4,
Diane Packard, Florida
# 22,277:
1:40 pm PDT, May 4,
Dirk Hoekstra, California
# 22,276:
1:34 pm PDT, May 4,
JUNE GORDON, California
# 22,275:
1:33 pm PDT, May 4,
Name not displayed, Maryland
# 22,274:
1:32 pm PDT, May 4,
Name not displayed, Wisconsin
BETTER YET, the airwaves belong to the people. The people are already paying for the use of the airwaves and the Federal Communications Commission should be authorizing what use may be made of our airwaves. The airwaves should be free to political candidates as a major PUBLIC SERVICE to the people and as a FOUNDATION for democracy so that ALL PERSONS who wand to run for PUBLIC OFFICE may do so and be publicized by the airwaves that belong to the people.
BETTER YET, the airwaves belong to the people. The people are already paying for the use of the airwaves and the Federal Communications Commission should be authorizing what use may be made of our airwaves. The airwaves should be free to political candidates as a major PUBLIC SERVICE to the people and as a FOUNDATION for democracy so that ALL PERSONS who wand to run for PUBLIC OFFICE may do so and be publicized by the airwaves that belong to the people.
# 22,273:
1:31 pm PDT, May 4,
Catherine Houtakker, Wisconsin
# 22,272:
1:30 pm PDT, May 4,
Philip Parker, California
# 22,271:
1:22 pm PDT, May 4,
Stephen Keese, California
# 22,270:
1:19 pm PDT, May 4,
Barry Schrader, California
# 22,269:
1:16 pm PDT, May 4,
Paulette Plaskon, Virginia
It is difficult to say we have a democracy when special interest groups have the power.
It is difficult to say we have a democracy when special interest groups have the power.
# 22,268:
1:14 pm PDT, May 4,
Helmut Kayan, California
# 22,267:
1:14 pm PDT, May 4,
Tanya Keenan, California
# 22,266:
1:13 pm PDT, May 4,
Marilyn Rainville, California
Everyone knows how corrupt politics is! I really don't think I have to say anything else??????
Everyone knows how corrupt politics is! I really don't think I have to say anything else??????
# 22,265:
1:09 pm PDT, May 4,
Name not displayed, Oregon
# 22,264:
1:09 pm PDT, May 4,
Chary; Labrucherie, California
Americans deserve clean campaigns and politicans who will do what they say not do what ever it takes to get elected. Public financing is one way to begin this process. Just Do It!
Americans deserve clean campaigns and politicans who will do what they say not do what ever it takes to get elected. Public financing is one way to begin this process. Just Do It!
# 22,263:
1:07 pm PDT, May 4,
Miriann Stepich, New Jersey
# 22,262:
1:07 pm PDT, May 4,
Delores Dyke, New Jersey
# 22,261:
1:06 pm PDT, May 4,
Name not displayed, California
# 22,260:
1:05 pm PDT, May 4,
Wendy Zukas, California
Our government no longer bears any resemblance to the vision set down in the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence by our Founding Fathers. Corporate bullies with deep pockets should have no place in our election process.
Our government no longer bears any resemblance to the vision set down in the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence by our Founding Fathers. Corporate bullies with deep pockets should have no place in our election process.
# 22,259:
1:01 pm PDT, May 4,
Gail Rubio, California
We SUUPOSEDLY are a Republic, governed of, by and for the PEOPLE; WE ARE NOT TO BE GOVERNED OF, BY AND FOR THE "MONEY": GET LOST!!!!
We SUUPOSEDLY are a Republic, governed of, by and for the PEOPLE; WE ARE NOT TO BE GOVERNED OF, BY AND FOR THE "MONEY": GET LOST!!!!
# 22,258:
1:00 pm PDT, May 4,
D K Botkins, Indiana
# 22,257:
12:58 pm PDT, May 4,
Margaret Ellis, Virginia
# 22,256:
12:57 pm PDT, May 4,
Nancy H. Ferraro, California
How long will it take to have this public financing system in place throughout the entire United States? We need it NOW. Please don't hesitate, vote in favor of this system. Never mind what your "wealthy campaign contributors" say or do. Are you brave enough to vote for this "full public financing system? I hope so.
How long will it take to have this public financing system in place throughout the entire United States? We need it NOW. Please don't hesitate, vote in favor of this system. Never mind what your "wealthy campaign contributors" say or do. Are you brave enough to vote for this "full public financing system? I hope so.
# 22,255:
12:56 pm PDT, May 4,
Name not displayed, Nebraska
an election should not be a money making project...we need to get the money out of politics...we need a public financing system
an election should not be a money making project...we need to get the money out of politics...we need a public financing system
# 22,254:
12:56 pm PDT, May 4,
Name not displayed, Illinois
# 22,253:
12:55 pm PDT, May 4,
Tomas Ferraro, California
If I had known that you could be bought rather than elected by the people, I would have saved up and bought my own politician a long time ago. Perhaps the time has come to stop playing politics and become statespeople who really represent the interests of their constituency. Wow, what a concept.
If I had known that you could be bought rather than elected by the people, I would have saved up and bought my own politician a long time ago. Perhaps the time has come to stop playing politics and become statespeople who really represent the interests of their constituency. Wow, what a concept.
# 22,252:
12:55 pm PDT, May 4,
Payam Minoofar, California
Given the recklessness with which American industry has managed to weaken itself and the nation, it is imperative to keep them out of politics so that we may save the nation from the throes of their avarice.
Given the recklessness with which American industry has managed to weaken itself and the nation, it is imperative to keep them out of politics so that we may save the nation from the throes of their avarice.
# 22,251:
12:54 pm PDT, May 4,
Dwain Moler, Oklahoma
let's get it out and make it fair for all
let's get it out and make it fair for all