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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.
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# 22,400:
9:54 pm PDT, May 4,
Meaghan Simpson, California
I THINK BIG MONEY HAS TOTALLY CORRUPTED US POLITICS AND THE MEDIA IS ALSO VERY MUCH TO BLAME FOR THEIR PART IN DESTROYING ANY REAL DEBATES OR FOCUS ON THE REAL ISSUES FACING USA CITIZENS. THE FACT THAT WE STILL HAVE ONLY A 2 PARTY SYSTEM THAT DOES NOT COME CLOSE TO TRUE REPRESENTATION OF THE PUBLIC GOOD OR WILL, IS ANOTHER SERIOUS BY- PRODUCT OF THE CORRUPTIONS OF BRIBERY PAYOLA FROM BIG CORPORATIONS. THESE ARE THE TIMES OUR FOUNDING MEMBERS OF OUR COUNTRY WARNED US ABOUT AND POLITICS AND MEDIA ARE ABOUT AS CORRUPT AND ANTI DEMOCRACY AS THEY HAVE EVER BEEN IN MY LIFETIME. OUR POLITICS HAS MADE US THE MORE UNTRUSTED AROUND THE WORLD AND CAUSED OUR DOLLAR TO DUMP IN THE TOILET AND IT IS NOT THROUGH FALLING! OUR ECONOMY AND THE WORLD'S ECONOMY IS ADVERSE TO EVERYONE BUT THE WEALTHY. OUR US POLITICS IS TEARING OUR COUNTRY AND THE WORLD ECONOMY APART. IT IS A SAD DAY TO EVEN THINK ABOUT OUR ELECTIONS AND THE CANDIDATES THE LOBBYISTS AND MEDIA DICTATE OUR ACCESS TO! TO CONTINUE DOING THE SAME THING WE HAVE BEEN DOING IS WRONG AND NOT PRUDENT. OUR CURRENT CONGRESS MAJORITY IS CORRUPT AND LACKS ANY OBJECTIVE DISCERNMENT OR NOBLE MORAL FIBER. ONLY A TOTAL REFORM AND CLEAN UP OF CAMPAIGN FINANCING WILL ALLOW PEOPLE TO RUN FOR OFFICE WHO HAVE NO CORRUPT AGENDAS.
I THINK BIG MONEY HAS TOTALLY CORRUPTED US POLITICS AND THE MEDIA IS ALSO VERY MUCH TO BLAME FOR THEIR PART IN DESTROYING ANY REAL DEBATES OR FOCUS ON THE REAL ISSUES FACING USA CITIZENS. THE FACT THAT WE STILL HAVE ONLY A 2 PARTY SYSTEM THAT DOES NOT COME CLOSE TO TRUE REPRESENTATION OF THE PUBLIC GOOD OR WILL, IS ANOTHER SERIOUS BY- PRODUCT OF THE CORRUPTIONS OF BRIBERY PAYOLA FROM BIG CORPORATIONS. THESE ARE THE TIMES OUR FOUNDING MEMBERS OF OUR COUNTRY WARNED US ABOUT AND POLITICS AND MEDIA ARE ABOUT AS CORRUPT AND ANTI DEMOCRACY AS THEY HAVE EVER BEEN IN MY LIFETIME. OUR POLITICS HAS MADE US THE MORE UNTRUSTED AROUND THE WORLD AND CAUSED OUR DOLLAR TO DUMP IN THE TOILET AND IT IS NOT THROUGH FALLING! OUR ECONOMY AND THE WORLD'S ECONOMY IS ADVERSE TO EVERYONE BUT THE WEALTHY. OUR US POLITICS IS TEARING OUR COUNTRY AND THE WORLD ECONOMY APART. IT IS A SAD DAY TO EVEN THINK ABOUT OUR ELECTIONS AND THE CANDIDATES THE LOBBYISTS AND MEDIA DICTATE OUR ACCESS TO! TO CONTINUE DOING THE SAME THING WE HAVE BEEN DOING IS WRONG AND NOT PRUDENT. OUR CURRENT CONGRESS MAJORITY IS CORRUPT AND LACKS ANY OBJECTIVE DISCERNMENT OR NOBLE MORAL FIBER. ONLY A TOTAL REFORM AND CLEAN UP OF CAMPAIGN FINANCING WILL ALLOW PEOPLE TO RUN FOR OFFICE WHO HAVE NO CORRUPT AGENDAS.
# 22,399:
9:53 pm PDT, May 4,
Valeen Robertson, California
# 22,398:
9:52 pm PDT, May 4,
Joy Sweeny, California
our democracy is sinking in slime and greed,,,,,candidates should be willing to be honorable and use public funds for an election instead of courting those who would destroy democracy to make a profit!
our democracy is sinking in slime and greed,,,,,candidates should be willing to be honorable and use public funds for an election instead of courting those who would destroy democracy to make a profit!
# 22,397:
9:46 pm PDT, May 4,
Phillip Bryan, California
# 22,396:
9:40 pm PDT, May 4,
Joe Persinger, California
# 22,395:
9:33 pm PDT, May 4,
Judith Sims, California
I don't want candidates beholden to big contributors. We need free air wave coverage for campaigning candidates.
I don't want candidates beholden to big contributors. We need free air wave coverage for campaigning candidates.
# 22,394:
9:33 pm PDT, May 4,
Maura Lusk, Texas
# 22,393:
9:27 pm PDT, May 4,
Name not displayed, California
# 22,392:
9:22 pm PDT, May 4,
Donald Roome, California
this has to be dealt with now as we need to be focused on what's to done to improve the dirty financing of elections
this has to be dealt with now as we need to be focused on what's to done to improve the dirty financing of elections
# 22,391:
9:15 pm PDT, May 4,
Katheryne Koelker, California
# 22,390:
9:14 pm PDT, May 4,
Kathy Collins, Wisconsin
# 22,389:
8:53 pm PDT, May 4,
Beverly Garland, California
# 22,388:
8:35 pm PDT, May 4,
Amber Camio, Massachusetts
# 22,387:
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8:32 pm PDT, May 4,
Griff Derryberry, California
We've got to get big money out of the political process. |
# 22,386:
8:28 pm PDT, May 4,
Rick Friesen, California
# 22,385:
8:28 pm PDT, May 4,
Marjorie Ann Ottenberg, California
If what we have had for the last 8 years is the best that money can buy--then WE'VE BEEN IN THE WRONG MARKET!! Time to start over/anew!!
If what we have had for the last 8 years is the best that money can buy--then WE'VE BEEN IN THE WRONG MARKET!! Time to start over/anew!!
# 22,384:
8:25 pm PDT, May 4,
Gary King, Vermont
# 22,383:
8:22 pm PDT, May 4,
Toni Perzichilli, California
# 22,382:
8:20 pm PDT, May 4,
Scott Ruckoldt, Illinois
Enough already, let's start real, fair, and honest politics pease.
Enough already, let's start real, fair, and honest politics pease.
# 22,381:
8:14 pm PDT, May 4,
KATHRYN REDICSPENCER, California
GET OUT OF DEMOCRATIC POLITIC. WE NEED FOR THE PROCESS TO REMAIN THE SAME FOR ALL PEOPLE THAT RUN.
GET OUT OF DEMOCRATIC POLITIC. WE NEED FOR THE PROCESS TO REMAIN THE SAME FOR ALL PEOPLE THAT RUN.
# 22,380:
8:04 pm PDT, May 4,
Howard Ballinger, California
Money and marketing are just the wrong ingredients for electoral campaigns. Let the candidates personally speak and debate on radio and TV, but leave Madison Ave out of it !!
Money and marketing are just the wrong ingredients for electoral campaigns. Let the candidates personally speak and debate on radio and TV, but leave Madison Ave out of it !!
# 22,379:
8:03 pm PDT, May 4,
Pamela Louis, Wisconsin
Witht the american people trying to make it in todays' world, I think that more should be done for the people of the US then spending money on campaigns advertising. It is a shame that an average american can not afford to drive to work let alone be able to take their children to any type of activities because they can not afford the gas for their vehicle. We spend more on criminals then on the poor people in our own country.
Witht the american people trying to make it in todays' world, I think that more should be done for the people of the US then spending money on campaigns advertising. It is a shame that an average american can not afford to drive to work let alone be able to take their children to any type of activities because they can not afford the gas for their vehicle. We spend more on criminals then on the poor people in our own country.
# 22,378:
8:02 pm PDT, May 4,
Beny Castro, New York
# 22,377:
8:02 pm PDT, May 4,
Susan Kipping, California
Big money and the powerful elite have destroyed this country. It is time someone stood up to these thugs.
Big money and the powerful elite have destroyed this country. It is time someone stood up to these thugs.
# 22,376:
8:00 pm PDT, May 4,
Barbara Kimbrell, California
# 22,375:
7:51 pm PDT, May 4,
Ellen Franzen, California
Congress seems to be years, or even decades behind the times. I think we need more new blood in candidates and public financing might help bring in a wider group of candidates.
Congress seems to be years, or even decades behind the times. I think we need more new blood in candidates and public financing might help bring in a wider group of candidates.
# 22,374:
7:50 pm PDT, May 4,
John Kohler, California
Large contributors pollute our public policy.
Large contributors pollute our public policy.
# 22,373:
7:49 pm PDT, May 4,
Jason Cook, Kentucky
# 22,372:
7:49 pm PDT, May 4,
Stephen Duck, Illinois
We the people need the ablilty to control the Governament by fair and free and affordable elections. Control the power of money to destroy this Democracy.
We the people need the ablilty to control the Governament by fair and free and affordable elections. Control the power of money to destroy this Democracy.
# 22,371:
7:48 pm PDT, May 4,
Wanda Jinks, Texas
# 22,370:
7:47 pm PDT, May 4,
Name not displayed, Illinois
GET BIG MONEY OUT OF IT!
GET BIG MONEY OUT OF IT!
# 22,369:
7:41 pm PDT, May 4,
Alison Njora, Minnesota
# 22,368:
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7:33 pm PDT, May 4,
Russell Frehlich, Wisconsin
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# 22,367:
7:32 pm PDT, May 4,
Cynthia Carlomagno, California
# 22,366:
7:30 pm PDT, May 4,
Mary West, California
Too much time and money are spent for elections. It;s time to change the system.
Too much time and money are spent for elections. It;s time to change the system.
# 22,365:
7:25 pm PDT, May 4,
Jeanne Alviola, Oklahoma
So the media is being paid through Senatorial campaigns - about half of the entire amount spent - according to the information in this article. Why are some names quarantined out when they may be the most vital and pro-American of any candidate? Yes, let us get the big money out of our political system. Those with ulterior motives and who are selfserving are the ones who suppress truth that should be heard in a political campaign. They are supported by the big money. They have an agenda and it is not to benefit the American people.
So the media is being paid through Senatorial campaigns - about half of the entire amount spent - according to the information in this article. Why are some names quarantined out when they may be the most vital and pro-American of any candidate? Yes, let us get the big money out of our political system. Those with ulterior motives and who are selfserving are the ones who suppress truth that should be heard in a political campaign. They are supported by the big money. They have an agenda and it is not to benefit the American people.
# 22,364:
7:19 pm PDT, May 4,
Jonathan Schuppert, California
# 22,363:
7:19 pm PDT, May 4,
Ron Staerkel, Colorado
I hope a stream of individuals create a new wave of communication for our concerns to be heard and acted upon. Health care, climate changing, job markets across the country, the energy crisis, food prices... the list goes on. Where are the votes for health care reform, how is the Irag cost going to be paid for, why can't my young professional daughter pay for her health insurance without cutting other expenditures, energy costs and the associated record profits of the providers. These few concerns are not seen by Congress for the welfare of the common man and his family. My vote will be based on the future outcomes of the Congressional measures that will benefit the working class. The power of the dollar should not negate the power of a vote.
I hope a stream of individuals create a new wave of communication for our concerns to be heard and acted upon. Health care, climate changing, job markets across the country, the energy crisis, food prices... the list goes on. Where are the votes for health care reform, how is the Irag cost going to be paid for, why can't my young professional daughter pay for her health insurance without cutting other expenditures, energy costs and the associated record profits of the providers. These few concerns are not seen by Congress for the welfare of the common man and his family. My vote will be based on the future outcomes of the Congressional measures that will benefit the working class. The power of the dollar should not negate the power of a vote.
# 22,362:
7:19 pm PDT, May 4,
Carolyn A. Kidder, Pennsylvania
Only you know if you have the integrity to support a measure that might even the playing field between you and a new candidate for your office. I hope, for the sake of your honor, that you do.
Only you know if you have the integrity to support a measure that might even the playing field between you and a new candidate for your office. I hope, for the sake of your honor, that you do.
# 22,361:
7:16 pm PDT, May 4,
Name not displayed, Washington
# 22,360:
7:07 pm PDT, May 4,
Maria Dunn, Alabama
# 22,359:
7:07 pm PDT, May 4,
D Bowlby, Washington
Money in politics is criminal; it needs to be fair and equal for all to compete. There are a lot of good people out there that would be a better choice for president than the ones we have to pick from. But they don't have the money.
Money in politics is criminal; it needs to be fair and equal for all to compete. There are a lot of good people out there that would be a better choice for president than the ones we have to pick from. But they don't have the money.
# 22,358:
6:56 pm PDT, May 4,
George Gersch, Illinois
Our political campaign system is out of control. We must stop corporations from influencing election outcomes. Our elected officials are supposed to serve our citizens. We are in a facist country right now, and we have to return our government to serving the people of America, NOT the corporations!
Our political campaign system is out of control. We must stop corporations from influencing election outcomes. Our elected officials are supposed to serve our citizens. We are in a facist country right now, and we have to return our government to serving the people of America, NOT the corporations!
# 22,357:
6:49 pm PDT, May 4,
Stephen Dominguez, New York
# 22,356:
6:36 pm PDT, May 4,
M. Lanham, California
# 22,355:
6:36 pm PDT, May 4,
William Farrell, New York
# 22,354:
6:31 pm PDT, May 4,
Tauna Grinager, California
# 22,353:
6:24 pm PDT, May 4,
Bill Kohlmeyer, Washington
# 22,352:
6:20 pm PDT, May 4,
Katharine Wolpe, New York
# 22,351:
6:19 pm PDT, May 4,
Stephen Pryputniewicz, California