End Citizens United Action Fund President Tiffany Muller released the following statement on Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s reintroduction of the Democracy for All Amendment:
“Senator Shaheen’s Democracy for All Amendment couldn’t come at a more critical moment. The Trump administration is bought and paid for by billionaires and corporate special interests, with people like Elon Musk using their wealth to secure positions at the highest levels of government and using that power to serve themselves. From gutting consumer protections to rolling back environmental safeguards to targeting Social Security, their corruption is hurting working families across the country.
“This amendment is about rooting out corruption in Washington and putting power back in the hands of the people. It will ensure that our elections reflect the will of the voters––not the influence of wealthy donors. We’re grateful for Senator Shaheen’s continued leadership and advocacy on cleaning up government and getting Big Money out of politics.”
The Democracy for All amendment strikes at the heart of the Citizens United ruling, which opened the floodgates to unlimited and undisclosed spending in elections. It would affirm the right of the people to pass state and federal laws by restoring Congress’ and the states’ authority to place reasonable limits on political spending.
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