Use the above link to read the possible wordings for an amendment, other FAQ's, and to sign a petition.
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Showing posts with label Public Financing Campaigns. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Public Financing Campaigns. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Democracy is for People
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on January 21, 2010 in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission that corporations have the same First Amendment rights as people, and that they can spend unlimited amounts of money on elections. We think corporations are not people and should not be able to trample democracy. One key way to overturn this decision is through a constitutional amendment, which Public Citizen will pursue.
Use the above link to read the possible wordings for an amendment, other FAQ's, and to sign a petition.
NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote!
Michael H. Drucker
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Use the above link to read the possible wordings for an amendment, other FAQ's, and to sign a petition.
NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote!
Michael H. Drucker
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Monday, February 28, 2011
NY Public Financing Campaigns
New York Governor Cuomo is being pushed by businessmen, clergy, and former politicians to support a system of public financing of state campaigns. During his State of the State address in January, he showed support for this issue.
The group sent a letter asking Governor Cuomo to press lawmakers to implement a campaign funding system similar to New York City. In New York City, candidates for city office can participate in a system publicly funded that provides $6 for every $ they raise from individuals, up to to $175. They also face spending limits and must participate in a debate.
"A public funding system with voluntary limits and matching funds similar to New York city's will dramatically reduce candidates' dependence on special interest donors," the letter said.
Backers argue that New York City's experience shows candidates pay more attention to soliciting small donations increasing public engagement and reduces big donors influence. Opposition is coming from state Republicans who are against taxpayer money to fund campaigns.
Should we support state funding of campaigns like New York City?
NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote!
Michael H. Drucker
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The group sent a letter asking Governor Cuomo to press lawmakers to implement a campaign funding system similar to New York City. In New York City, candidates for city office can participate in a system publicly funded that provides $6 for every $ they raise from individuals, up to to $175. They also face spending limits and must participate in a debate.
"A public funding system with voluntary limits and matching funds similar to New York city's will dramatically reduce candidates' dependence on special interest donors," the letter said.
Backers argue that New York City's experience shows candidates pay more attention to soliciting small donations increasing public engagement and reduces big donors influence. Opposition is coming from state Republicans who are against taxpayer money to fund campaigns.
Should we support state funding of campaigns like New York City?
NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote!
Michael H. Drucker
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