As faith in Washington hits an all-time low, Democratic candidates are making reform a flashpoint in their campaigns
Series of scandals and corruption out of Washington affirm voters belief that we must clean up Congress now
Mel Hall (IN-02) today unveiled a bold reform agenda aimed at ending the culture of corruption in Washington. The agenda outlines his pledge to get corporate PAC money out of elections and curbing the influence of Big Money in politics.
“Mel is leading by example,” said ECU President Tiffany Muller. “He knows that progress on the issues that matter to Hoosiers is being hindered because of the culture of corruption in Washington. His reform agenda is aimed at shining a light on unlimited, secret money, and helping to unrig the system. Voters in his district are hungry for reform and that’s exactly what he’s offering.”
Highlights of Mel Hall’s Reform Agenda:
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Prohibit contributions to candidates from corporate PACs
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Prohibit contributions to candidates from federal lobbyists
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Members of Congress should submit quarterly reports disclosing with whom they meet
Read more about Mel Hall’s reform agenda here.
Across the country, Democratic candidates are making reform a central theme in their campaigns. In addition to highlighting it in paid media, they are releasing reform agendas to highlight their commitments. Other candidates who have released reform agendas include:
- Jason Crow (CO-06)
- Elissa Slotkin (MI-08)
- Angie Craig (MN-02)
- Dean Phillips (MN-03)
- Joe Radinovich (MN-08)
- Dana Balter (NY-24)
- Betsy Rader (OH-14)
- Ron DiNicola (PA-16)
- Joe Cunningham (SC-01)
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