Fair Elections/ Campaign Finance Push for public funding in Congressional races, by Brody Mullins The Wall Street Journal address the issue of the increased pressure for public funding of elections. Campaign for Fair Elections targets Tallahassee, Rep. Allen Boyd, by Brett Ader Coverage of the iPad ad created by the Public Campaign Action Fund and Common Cause. Election reform push, by Whitney Ray Another story in Florida about the iPad ad.

• “This changes our system so that instead of candidates for congressional office relying on major donations from huge corporations, like BP and Goldman Sachs for example, they can rely more on small dollar donations from their constituents,” said Damien Filer, of Progress Florida.

Colorado targeted by supporters of Fair Elections measure, by Eric Mack And coverage of the ad in Colorado. Wall Street not giving to Dems: good riddance, by Katrina vanden Heuvel Katrina’s latest column on Wall Street cash, says, “Rather than greasing the skids so Blankfein et al. resume their big-buck donations, isn’t it time legislators focus on diminishing the strings-attached purchasing power of corporate campaign contributions?” She then goes on to talk Fair Elections. Fair Elections reform act is a good start, by Jamelle Bouie A short piece from the Prospect that says the Fair Elections Now bill could be strengthened by giving small donors incentive to donate. Watchdogs ready to spend cash in order to restrict cash A short piece on yesterday’s ad launch, with quotes from Public Campaign Staff. Fair Elections Now Act gaining momentum, say advocates, by Linn Grubbstrom Another story from Talk Radio News. Earmarks to campaign contributors: just a symptom of the larger problem of influence-peddling in Washington, By Paul Silver and Will Merrow                         Paul Silver of the Coffee Party Movement and Will Merrow of the American for Campaign Reform pivot off earmark reform to talk about the need for Fair Elections. Congress Candidate Phillips slams Rep. Hinchey on earmarks, by Ariel Zangla       Representative Maurice Hinchey’s (D-NY) opponent slams him on earmarks and says that while the system of giving earmarks to donors is legal, it’s still unethical. Other Lawmakers’ income far surpasses those they represent, by Matt Dixon                      A story in Florida on the income of state lawmakers.

• “It costs so much money to run; you need deep pockets or access to people with money,” said Mary Boyle, Vice President of Communications for Common Cause.