Biden has made safeguarding our democracy a cornerstone of his administration
End Citizens United // Let America Vote (ECU // LAV), the leading grassroots organization committed to protecting the freedom to vote and reforming the broken campaign finance system, today endorsed President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for reelection.
“Our democracy is facing a clear and present danger––one that demands our collective attention and commitment to action,” said ECU // LAV President Tiffany Muller. “The rise of Republican election denialism, dark money groups, and corruption threaten the very foundation of our nation. President Biden and Vice President Harris share these concerns and have consistently championed reforms to address these critical issues.
Muller added, “President Biden and Vice President Harris’ commitment to these core democratic values have uplifted the nation from our darkest days to a brighter, more promising future. With their leadership, we can overcome the challenges posed by Republican dark money groups that endanger our democracy and build a stronger, more resilient nation that truly represents the will of people and serves the interests of all Americans. We are proud to endorse President Biden and Vice President Harris for reelection and we look forward to doing everything we can to help them win next November.”
The endorsement reflects ECU // LAV’s recognition of President Biden and Vice President Harris’ dedication to democracy reforms, like the Freedom to Vote Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. These transformative bills are aimed at ending the dominance of Big Money in politics by shining a light on dark money; making it easier to vote and ending partisan gerrymandering; and, ensuring accountability in Washington by strengthening ethics rules. The endorsement is also a testament to the administration’s success in taking on corporate special interests and delivering real results for the American people, like lowering the cost of prescription drugs and tackling the climate crisis.
Earlier this week, Muller penned a scathing op-ed “Behind the Facade: The Dark Money Game of No Labels” exposing the group’s use of dark money, the Big Money donors behind the operation, and their motivations to play spoiler in the 2024 elections.
ECU // LAV is dedicated to combating the two biggest challenges facing our democracy: the corrosive impact of Big Money and attempts to block access to the ballot box. Since its founding in 2015, the group has had over 1 million donors and raised $200 million, with an average donation of just $14. The group has more than 4 million members nationwide.
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