Rep. John B. Larson (D-Conn.) - lead sponsor of the Fair Elections Now Act - argues that the constant need to raise money as a member of Congress is harmful."No member of Congress, Republican or Democrat, came to Washington to spend their time raising money. We all came here to represent our constituents and make progress on the issues that matter most to them. Yet fundraising is becoming more of a burden for elected officials as the cost of running a campaign and the expectations for fundraising from members of either party's leadership grow and grow. Neither side can unilaterally disarm without risking their party's prospects in the next election. Yet, something obviously needs to be done to remove the corrosive effect of fundraising and contributions on politics."I introduced the Fair Elections Now Act to put a stop to special interests running the show in Washington." Click here to read the full op-ed.