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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!
# 26,000:
2:18 pm PDT, Aug 6,
Thomas Kristan, Canada
# 25,999:
1:43 pm PDT, Aug 6,
Joan Mclaughlin, Pennsylvania
# 25,998:
10:38 am PDT, Aug 6,
Laurel Watson, Arizona
# 25,997:
9:13 am PDT, Aug 6,
Megaera Kuny, Maryland
# 25,996:
8:29 am PDT, Aug 6,
Julie Larsen, California
# 25,995:
7:14 am PDT, Aug 6,
Kelly Reardon, Illinois
# 25,994:
6:17 am PDT, Aug 6,
Pete Conrads, Ohio
# 25,993:
5:02 pm PDT, Aug 5,
Nick McGuire, Ohio
# 25,992:
4:47 pm PDT, Aug 5,
Dr. Theresa M. M. Kelly, South Carolina
# 25,991:
1:50 pm PDT, Aug 5,
Stefan Keller, Connecticut
They say that money talks and unfortunately in our elections and government that is true. However, it does not have to be this way if we strive to change it. If we pass the Fair Elections Now Act, politicians can focus on the important issues such as global warming, health care, jobs, etc... instead of who is giving them money and how they can help their supporters. Please support this act so that we can get this corruption out of politics.
They say that money talks and unfortunately in our elections and government that is true. However, it does not have to be this way if we strive to change it. If we pass the Fair Elections Now Act, politicians can focus on the important issues such as global warming, health care, jobs, etc... instead of who is giving them money and how they can help their supporters. Please support this act so that we can get this corruption out of politics.
# 25,990:
12:57 pm PDT, Aug 5,
Maximillion Music, California
Money is route of all corruption.
Money is route of all corruption.
# 25,989:
12:51 pm PDT, Aug 5,
John Lannholm, Arizona
# 25,988:
9:54 am PDT, Aug 5,
Art And Amy Almquist, Arizona
# 25,987:
9:42 am PDT, Aug 5,
Sarah Manthey, Ohio
# 25,986:
9:26 am PDT, Aug 5,
Kathy Rau, California
# 25,984:
5:19 pm PDT, Aug 4,
Janet Chase, Oregon
# 25,983:
4:17 pm PDT, Aug 4,
Jeannette Lumbard, New York
# 25,982:
3:37 pm PDT, Aug 4,
Katie Patterson, Connecticut
# 25,981:
3:08 pm PDT, Aug 4,
Regina Fake, California
# 25,980:
2:33 pm PDT, Aug 4,
Vincent Lopez, California
# 25,979:
11:25 am PDT, Aug 4,
Siobhan Walker, Florida
# 25,978:
10:11 am PDT, Aug 4,
Marilyn Dirks, Oregon
# 25,977:
9:55 am PDT, Aug 4,
Mark Porter, Illinois
# 25,976:
9:33 am PDT, Aug 4,
Angela Chamberlain, Wisconsin
# 25,975:
9:11 am PDT, Aug 4,
Name not displayed, Minnesota
# 25,974:
9:59 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Beth Hogan, Pennsylvania
# 25,973:
7:50 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Claire Chambers, California
# 25,972:
5:31 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Name not displayed, Maryland
# 25,971:
4:37 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Peter Pitkin, California
# 25,970:
3:57 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Robert Nunez, New York
# 25,969:
2:04 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Lorraine Genovese, California
# 25,968:
12:50 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Kristie Lyon, Missouri
We need a system where the candiates are not dependant on big money so that they are not owned by them. It is for all people not people with the most money.
We need a system where the candiates are not dependant on big money so that they are not owned by them. It is for all people not people with the most money.
# 25,967:
12:31 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Stacy White, Illinois
# 25,966:
11:58 am PDT, Aug 3,
Elliott Bailiff, California
# 25,965:
11:05 am PDT, Aug 3,
Ramona Wysong, Kentucky
# 25,964:
10:06 am PDT, Aug 3,
Linda Smernoff-jensen, Utah
# 25,963:
8:11 am PDT, Aug 3,
Barb V, Pennsylvania
# 25,962:
7:03 am PDT, Aug 3,
Michael Leder, Arizona
# 25,961:
5:13 am PDT, Aug 3,
Tammy Madden, Florida
It doesn't the just anyone a say in what goes on, as usual...the money talks!!!
It doesn't the just anyone a say in what goes on, as usual...the money talks!!!
# 25,960:
5:48 pm PDT, Aug 2,
Dolores Bookstein, Florida
# 25,959:
3:06 pm PDT, Aug 2,
Jean Wollenweber, Oregon
I agree with the statements in this letter regarding the fact that big-money interests are the major reason we have not been able to solve our most pressing issues.
I agree with the statements in this letter regarding the fact that big-money interests are the major reason we have not been able to solve our most pressing issues.
# 25,958:
2:35 pm PDT, Aug 2,
Thom Robinson, Florida
How come those of us who want to do the right thing can not afford it?
How come those of us who want to do the right thing can not afford it?
# 25,957:
2:00 pm PDT, Aug 2,
Gbowen Bowen, Wisconsin
# 25,956:
10:43 am PDT, Aug 2,
Victoria Omdahl, Florida
# 25,955:
9:14 am PDT, Aug 2,
Freddie Geisler, Florida
# 25,954:
7:35 am PDT, Aug 2,
Laurie De La Rosa, Illinois
# 25,953:
6:33 am PDT, Aug 2,
A.L. Alnwick, New York
# 25,952:
6:06 am PDT, Aug 2,
Patricia Toher, New York
# 25,951:
6:03 am PDT, Aug 2,
Barbara Brubaker, Pennsylvania