Organizing for Action backs Gov. Cuomo’s plan for public elections funding and long awaited push for campaign finance reform begins in New York State
Public Financing of Elections articles on DC
This Public Financing of Elections section has news on multiple countries that choose to use government funding to run campaigns, a practice widespread in South America and Europe. The mechanisms for this can be quite varied, ranging from direct subsidy of political parties to government matching funds for certain types of private donations (often small donations) to exemption from fees of government services (e.g. postage) and many other systems as well. Also check out our sections on American democracy or Money Politics.
Maine Committee Rejects Clean Elections Reform Bill
After committee rejects clean elections push, organizers are forced to readjust their strategy
NJ Gov Chris Christie Doesn’t Take Public Election Funding
Chris Christie follows Obama, most US politicians using private election funds verses public
Courts, Public Activism Have Protected Election System
Election laws have been threatened but American democracy has fought back and a wide range of committed activism have protected election system
Green Party Presidential Candidate Secures Federal Funding
Green Party Presidential Candidate Jill Stein Gets Matching Funds From Federal Government
Group Plans NY State Public Financing of Elections
Governor Cuomo Organizing Citizens to Build Support For NY State Public Financing of Elections
Buddy Roemer Quits Presidential Race, Blames Influence of Money
Buddy Roemer Quits Presidential Race, Took Only Small Donations For Campaign Yet Got Little
Former FCC Head Decries Power of Money in Politics
Common Cause Board Member Discusses State of Democracy in America and Power of Money in Politics
Obama and Aides Defend Flip-Flop on Campaign Finance
Obama and Team Accused of Very Damaging and Paralyzing Flip-Flop on Campaign Finance Legislation