The Just $6 Campaign has a great idea to allow voters to regain the power, and take it away from the private interest groups who end up “buying” our elected officials. Here’s an article about the nonpartisan movement:
Just $6 Campaign Announces Support for Fair Elections Now Act
Nonpartisan Organization Says Bill Upholds Free Speech
Concord, NH. – Americans for Campaign Reform (ACR), who launched the “Just $6” grassroots movement for public funding, has announced its support for the Fair Elections Now Act that proposes voluntary public funding for all Senate races. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Arlen Specter (R-PA) introduced the bipartisan legislation as a way to restore public confidence in the election process.
The legislation would create a voluntary system through which participating Senate candidates––those who establish their credibility by collecting enough qualifying contributions and who then pledge not to accept private contributions ––would receive public funds for primary and general elections. Participants would also be eligible for free media vouchers and discounted commercial advertising rates.
John Rauh, ACR’s founder and president, believes the bill is a well-crafted and common sense approach to returning control of our national agenda to voters. “Imagine how much stronger our democracy will be when we eliminate the influence of big money on our government. It’s high time that we fix the most fundamental flaw in the way we pick our leaders and enact voluntary public funding,” Rauh said.
