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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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We signed the “Get Big Money Out of Politics” letter!
# 22,750:
3:26 pm PDT, May 23,
Susan Edelstein, North Carolina
# 22,749:
1:22 pm PDT, May 23,
Betty Gossett, Florida
# 22,748:
1:00 pm PDT, May 23,
Jane Stewart, New Hampshire
# 22,747:
5:25 am PDT, May 23,
Amber Ferrano, Washington
# 22,746:
10:33 pm PDT, May 22,
S. STEELE, Nebraska
# 22,745:
4:48 pm PDT, May 22,
Laura Sierra, Washington
i thought my vote counted. obviously it doesn't. what seems to count is who pays the most to buy the candidate they want. be honest and admit it. quit having elections and quit lying to people about it.
i thought my vote counted. obviously it doesn't. what seems to count is who pays the most to buy the candidate they want. be honest and admit it. quit having elections and quit lying to people about it.
# 22,744:
3:42 pm PDT, May 22,
Kristy Mitchell, Texas
# 22,743:
12:02 pm PDT, May 22,
Patrick Malone, Georgia
Big money influence has corrupted our political systems and has undermined public confidence in their elected representatives. Our politicians spend too much time and money campaigning for re-election and not enough time providing a more effective and progressive government.
Big money influence has corrupted our political systems and has undermined public confidence in their elected representatives. Our politicians spend too much time and money campaigning for re-election and not enough time providing a more effective and progressive government.
# 22,742:
9:15 am PDT, May 22,
Danielle Valdivia, New York
# 22,741:
6:27 pm PDT, May 21,
Cyn Glick, California
# 22,740:
1:25 pm PDT, May 21,
Sandra Zylberman, Maryland
# 22,739:
2:41 pm PDT, May 20,
Diani Tirado, New York
Public financing of campaigns needs to become the standard way of condicting elections at all levels of government. There should not be any loopholes, it should be mandatory, not voluntary!
Public financing of campaigns needs to become the standard way of condicting elections at all levels of government. There should not be any loopholes, it should be mandatory, not voluntary!
# 22,738:
8:31 pm PDT, May 16,
Pamela Clark, New Mexico
# 22,737:
4:43 pm PDT, May 16,
Angel Denton, Arizona
# 22,736:
2:09 pm PDT, May 16,
Julie Rodgers, Washington
# 22,735:
7:07 am PDT, May 16,
Jocelyn Ryan, Florida
Unconscienable!!!!!!
Unconscienable!!!!!!
# 22,734:
4:46 am PDT, May 16,
Nathan Monclova, North Carolina
# 22,733:
10:20 pm PDT, May 15,
Ethan Tauber, Georgia
# 22,732:
8:34 pm PDT, May 15,
Tori Bush, Florida
# 22,731:
5:14 pm PDT, May 15,
Aleksandra Takala, California
We are sick of your greed squeezing the people dry. At least we still have the right to complain about it, but it takes you to DO something good for the people for a change.
We are sick of your greed squeezing the people dry. At least we still have the right to complain about it, but it takes you to DO something good for the people for a change.
# 22,730:
3:50 pm PDT, May 15,
Mindy Chase, Illinois
# 22,729:
3:49 pm PDT, May 15,
Debbi Mager, Illinois
# 22,728:
3:46 pm PDT, May 15,
Hilary Lorraine, California
# 22,727:
3:31 pm PDT, May 15,
Gayla Smith, Texas
I am so tired of hearing about the lobbyists and their influence on politics. I guess it's true that America is for sale and not just to China, but to wealthy lobbies wanting more wealth. Ya'll need to remember who you work for and who can and now, will fire you.
I am so tired of hearing about the lobbyists and their influence on politics. I guess it's true that America is for sale and not just to China, but to wealthy lobbies wanting more wealth. Ya'll need to remember who you work for and who can and now, will fire you.
# 22,726:
2:28 pm PDT, May 15,
Beth Julian, Pennsylvania
# 22,725:
1:01 pm PDT, May 15,
Marilyn Gene Nelson, North Dakota
The power in our country needs to be given back to the people...after all we are a nation for and of the poeple.
The power in our country needs to be given back to the people...after all we are a nation for and of the poeple.
# 22,724:
9:16 am PDT, May 15,
Kathleen Sucht, Colorado
# 22,723:
8:14 pm PDT, May 14,
Cynthia Castaldo, New York
# 22,722:
7:29 pm PDT, May 14,
Chris Catalano, New York
# 22,721:
10:46 am PDT, May 14,
Ari Gauss, New York
# 22,720:
10:04 am PDT, May 14,
Mya Brooks, Washington
# 22,719:
7:55 am PDT, May 14,
Darlene Lardiere-Grison, Florida
# 22,718:
6:54 am PDT, May 14,
April Boerstler, Oklahoma
When George Washington became President of the United States, it was because at that time, the man who owned the most property, was considered the richest man. Times have changed, and special intrest groups are the dollar behind the political leader. Money should not be the determining factor in politics!
When George Washington became President of the United States, it was because at that time, the man who owned the most property, was considered the richest man. Times have changed, and special intrest groups are the dollar behind the political leader. Money should not be the determining factor in politics!
# 22,717:
6:15 am PDT, May 14,
Dorah Caulfield, Florida
# 22,716:
11:48 pm PDT, May 13,
Tabitha Avedissian-Galicia, California
# 22,715:
9:50 pm PDT, May 13,
Hollie Dickinson, California
# 22,714:
9:18 pm PDT, May 13,
Teresa Bradley, Michigan
# 22,713:
7:52 pm PDT, May 13,
Brenda Bailey, New York
Enough is Enough!
Enough is Enough!
# 22,712:
7:44 pm PDT, May 13,
ROBERT HARRINGTON, Colorado
Level the playing field for a level look at the issues.
Level the playing field for a level look at the issues.
# 22,711:
6:07 pm PDT, May 13,
Helen B. Decker, California
The only way that our country is going to survive as the land of the free with the rights that accompany that sentiment, is if the financial incentives for betraying this ideal are removed. Chief among these is the influence and financial contribution of the PACs, and the enormously expensive campaign system we now have. PACs need to be banned and public financing of political campaigns needs to be instituted. Otherwise I fear for this country.
The only way that our country is going to survive as the land of the free with the rights that accompany that sentiment, is if the financial incentives for betraying this ideal are removed. Chief among these is the influence and financial contribution of the PACs, and the enormously expensive campaign system we now have. PACs need to be banned and public financing of political campaigns needs to be instituted. Otherwise I fear for this country.
# 22,710:
6:07 pm PDT, May 13,
Diane Thompson, Washington
It's not really a representative government if only those who can pay big can play at all.
It's not really a representative government if only those who can pay big can play at all.
# 22,709:
4:02 pm PDT, May 13,
Margi Reed, Georgia
# 22,708:
1:49 pm PDT, May 13,
Leslie Perkins, Louisiana
This should have been done a long time ago.
This should have been done a long time ago.
# 22,707:
11:25 am PDT, May 13,
Velene Campbell, California
# 22,706:
9:12 am PDT, May 13,
Amber Camio, Massachusetts
# 22,705:
6:29 am PDT, May 13,
Donna Marks, West Virginia
Look where we are today!
Look where we are today!
# 22,704:
12:05 am PDT, May 13,
Karen Carreras, Illinois
The time to stop the corporations and lobbyists from controlling and running this country is long overdue.
The time to stop the corporations and lobbyists from controlling and running this country is long overdue.
# 22,703:
11:24 pm PDT, May 12,
Annette Fretto, California
# 22,702:
11:07 pm PDT, May 12,
Christine Aurilia, New Jersey
# 22,701:
4:51 pm PDT, May 12,
Marilyn Gold, Utah