Get shady money out of politics
Right now, finally, there’s a chance for us to help get shady money out of politics.
We need to get shady money out of politics - badly. The economy is a mess, but politicians in Washington are listening to Wall Street more than they are to taxpayers.
- Health care costs are through the roof, but politicians are listening to HMOs.
- We need clean energy and green jobs, but politicians are listening to Big Oil.
Now, we the people have a chance to change that: This week, some of the most influential lawmakers in the country - Democrats and Republicans - proposed a major campaign finance reform. The Fair Elections Now Act would replace our system of special interests funding congressional elections. Instead, campaigns would be paid for public funding and small-dollar donations from people like us.
The stakes are high for every issue we care about. Can you ask your representative in Congress, Rick Boucher, to co-sponsor the Fair Elections Now Act?
Representative Rick Boucher
Phone: 202-225-3861
If the Fair Elections Now Act passes, candidates for Congress could run for office using only small contributions and limited Fair Elections funding. A candidate would qualify for these public funds by raising a specific number of small contributions from their community and would agree not to raise any large contributions from wealthy interests. Once qualified, candidates would receive a 4-to-1 match on the small donations they raise up to a limit.
