Monday, November 13, 2006

Citizens before corporations. Do you think it will work?

Voter's First Pledge: For incoming Congresspersons:
"In 2006, American voters are demanding real change that goes beyond empty slogans. To ensure that Congress is accountable to voters, we urge all candidates to sign the Voters First Pledge.

By signing below, I pledge to put voters before lobbyists by supporting legislation to:

  1. Make Elections Fair. Establish and enforce campaign spending limits by providing a set amount of public funding for all candidates who agree to take no private contributions.
  2. Restore Accountability. Pass and enforce meaningful new restrictions on gifts and travel from lobbyists and other powerful interests for members of Congress.
  3. Protect Voters’ Right-To-Know. Require full disclosure on the internet of all lobbyists’ contributions and any fundraising help members of Congress get from lobbyists.

The Voters First Pledge drive is a joint campaign of Public Campaign Action Fund, Common Cause, Public Citizen, and other national and state groups."


More than 100 candidates have signed.

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