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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!
# 26,050:
10:59 am PDT, Sep 5,
Alfonzo Walker, Tennessee
# 26,049:
9:29 am PDT, Sep 5,
Eileen Hughes, Florida
# 26,048:
9:25 am PDT, Sep 2,
Barry Spielvogel, New York
# 26,047:
7:41 am PDT, Sep 2,
Christa Dailey, Kentucky
# 26,046:
2:51 pm PDT, Sep 1,
Susan Crawford, California
# 26,045:
8:17 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Janet Holton, California
# 26,044:
3:13 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Day Tor, Florida
# 26,043:
3:21 pm PDT, Aug 30,
Vicki Shaffer, West Virginia
# 26,042:
7:05 am PDT, Aug 30,
Elizabeth Jarrell, Ohio
# 26,041:
12:30 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Edith Torres, New York
# 26,040:
1:35 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Trudy Jeanne Shattls, Pennsylvania
# 26,039:
10:52 pm PDT, Aug 27,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
# 26,038:
9:26 am PDT, Aug 26,
Tiffany Avila, New Mexico
# 26,037:
4:33 am PDT, Aug 26,
EDWARD JANUS, Illinois
My name is Edward Janus. I am a Disability Advocate and Activist. My Campaign and Mission is Fighting for Persons With Disabilities, Human Rights, Civil Rights, Animal Rights, Health Care Issues, Environmental Issues, Peace Issues, and Making Our Voices Heard. Sincerely, Edward Janus | Disability Advocate and Activist 10707 Wrightwood Ave. Northlake, IL. 60164 E-mails: EdwardJanus@msn.com EdwardJanus@EdwardJanus.net EdwardJanus@care2.com EdwardJanus.net Disability Online Network Services Web Site: www.EdwardJanus.net MSN Group: http://groups.msn.com/EdwardJanus MSN Blog: www.EdwardJanus.spaces.live.com My Care2: http://my.care2.com/edwardjanus
My name is Edward Janus. I am a Disability Advocate and Activist. My Campaign and Mission is Fighting for Persons With Disabilities, Human Rights, Civil Rights, Animal Rights, Health Care Issues, Environmental Issues, Peace Issues, and Making Our Voices Heard. Sincerely, Edward Janus | Disability Advocate and Activist 10707 Wrightwood Ave. Northlake, IL. 60164 E-mails: EdwardJanus@msn.com EdwardJanus@EdwardJanus.net EdwardJanus@care2.com EdwardJanus.net Disability Online Network Services Web Site: www.EdwardJanus.net MSN Group: http://groups.msn.com/EdwardJanus MSN Blog: www.EdwardJanus.spaces.live.com My Care2: http://my.care2.com/edwardjanus
# 26,036:
2:09 pm PDT, Aug 25,
Rick Blair, California
# 26,035:
8:10 am PDT, Aug 24,
Glen Venezio, Puerto Rico
# 26,034:
2:29 pm PDT, Aug 23,
Name not displayed, Nevada
# 26,033:
12:52 pm PDT, Aug 23,
Veda and Richard Alban, Florida
# 26,032:
6:46 am PDT, Aug 23,
Atul Deshpande, Illinois
# 26,031:
6:23 am PDT, Aug 23,
Pinball Wizard, Oklahoma
# 26,030:
9:57 am PDT, Aug 22,
Gwen Hidalgo, California
# 26,029:
3:46 am PDT, Aug 22,
Raw Rii, Arizona
# 26,028:
8:52 am PDT, Aug 21,
Esther Howell, Florida
# 26,027:
11:26 am PDT, Aug 20,
Theresa Koch, Arizona
# 26,026:
10:42 am PDT, Aug 19,
Lillie Van Scoy, Virginia
# 26,025:
5:10 am PDT, Aug 18,
Sharon L. Leggett, Pennsylvania
# 26,024:
4:34 pm PDT, Aug 17,
Valentine Doyle, Connecticut
# 26,023:
3:53 am PDT, Aug 17,
Bobi Milner, Missouri
# 26,022:
3:53 pm PDT, Aug 16,
Steven Tobin, Pennsylvania
# 26,021:
11:01 am PDT, Aug 16,
Lee Baron, New Jersey
# 26,020:
7:14 pm PDT, Aug 15,
C. Yee, California
# 26,019:
5:52 pm PDT, Aug 15,
Denise Padilla de Font, Florida
# 26,018:
11:00 am PDT, Aug 15,
Jennifer Daneault, New York
# 26,017:
1:57 pm PDT, Aug 13,
Cher Nelson, Minnesota
Dear [Decision Maker]: 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. I urge to get the big money out of politics and support the Fair Elections Now Act for full public financing of congressional elections. Sincerely, Cher B. Nelson
Dear [Decision Maker]: 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. I urge to get the big money out of politics and support the Fair Elections Now Act for full public financing of congressional elections. Sincerely, Cher B. Nelson
# 26,016:
6:44 am PDT, Aug 13,
Danielle Lewandowski, Maryland
# 26,015:
8:53 pm PDT, Aug 12,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 26,014:
4:53 am PDT, Aug 12,
Rebecca Shane, Colorado
# 26,013:
2:58 pm PDT, Aug 11,
Jane Jaehning, Washington
This is the most important issue in a democracy. We cannot let big money continue to influence the path of our nation.
This is the most important issue in a democracy. We cannot let big money continue to influence the path of our nation.
# 26,012:
12:38 pm PDT, Aug 11,
Andrew Kleinert, Utah
# 26,011:
6:11 am PDT, Aug 11,
Amelia Irish, Florida
# 26,010:
12:28 pm PDT, Aug 10,
Name not displayed, Montana
# 26,009:
8:31 am PDT, Aug 10,
Lynn Cardiff, Oregon
# 26,008:
3:29 pm PDT, Aug 9,
Donna Benjamin, Oregon
# 26,007:
2:54 pm PDT, Aug 8,
K J MARTINEZ, Texas
# 26,006:
10:41 am PDT, Aug 8,
Christofer Nicodemus, California
This country was built on the idea that everyone had an equal say in what takes place. This country was built on the idea that all men are created equal not just the ones with money. We have allowed our country to become exactly what we Declared Our Independence from England for. The people with money got the say and the poor and the sick did not matter. Although we are given the freedom to choose our religion we are not given the freedom to speak our mind. Protesters are moved to a small area. The Government has taken the voice out of its people. Its about time we get it back!!!
This country was built on the idea that everyone had an equal say in what takes place. This country was built on the idea that all men are created equal not just the ones with money. We have allowed our country to become exactly what we Declared Our Independence from England for. The people with money got the say and the poor and the sick did not matter. Although we are given the freedom to choose our religion we are not given the freedom to speak our mind. Protesters are moved to a small area. The Government has taken the voice out of its people. Its about time we get it back!!!
# 26,005:
8:00 am PDT, Aug 7,
Jane Shouse, New York
# 26,004:
4:46 am PDT, Aug 7,
Name not displayed, Illinois
# 26,003:
2:35 am PDT, Aug 7,
J T Butler, Texas
# 26,002:
7:36 pm PDT, Aug 6,
David Rossi, Texas
# 26,001:
2:25 pm PDT, Aug 6,
Kimberley Combs, Ohio
We the people should have the rights to elect the people we want to govern our country! The money brokers are all about their issues which is increaSING THEIR WEALTH! tHEY GIVE MONEY TO THE ONES THAT WILL FURTHER THEIR CAUSE WHICH IS MONEY MAKING! pUT A stop TO THIS UNFAIR PRACTICE!
We the people should have the rights to elect the people we want to govern our country! The money brokers are all about their issues which is increaSING THEIR WEALTH! tHEY GIVE MONEY TO THE ONES THAT WILL FURTHER THEIR CAUSE WHICH IS MONEY MAKING! pUT A stop TO THIS UNFAIR PRACTICE!