Gov. Cuomo speaks with business leaders about need for Fair Elections reform

Submitted by Adam Smith on Fri, 03/08/2013 - 19:05

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave a great speech to business leaders in New York City today about the need to create a small-donor driven campaign finance system in New York State. Below's a recap of tweets from the event: 

Gov. Cuomo on #FairElex - 3/8/13

Gov. Andrew Cuomo spoke to a crowd of business leaders in New York City about the need for Fair Elections campaign reform in Albany.

Storified by Public Campaign· Fri, Mar 08 2013 10:48:16

Reflection on @NYGovCuomo on #fairelex: couldn't have delivered a more solid, clear call to action for participants at biz lunch. Game on.David Donnelly
From the beginning: 
RT @Azi: person introducing Cuomo elevates the #nyelex issue saying the nation is watching. #fairelexPublic Campaign
.@NYGovCuomo joins business leaders in calling for public matching funds for NY elections http://ow.ly/i/1ElLC #fairelexBrennan Center
Cuomo: Odds better this yr than next for reform. "If there's going to be a display of political courage, it normally comes in the off-year."Thomas Kaplan
As Cuomo talks reform, our NY poll shows overwhelming public support: http://bit.ly/14CL5LG #fairelexAdam Smith
Gov Cuomo on #fairelex: support aggressive form. Support NYC system. Import it to the state.David Donnelly
Gov Cuomo: import the NYC public finance system to NYS and disclose all political contributions within 48 hours. #fairelexThomas Hilbink
Cuomo going into detail on transparency and enforcement, wants lower limits, more regulation on real independence of outside money #fairelexDavid Donnelly
Cuomo "reasonably optimistic" but change is hard, particularly when it involves people personally. #fairelexDavid Donnelly
PUSH PUSH RT @daviddonnelly: Cuomo "reasonably optimistic" but change is hard, particularly when it involves people personally. #fairelexMichael Kink
Cuomo explains the need to couple contribution limits with tougher regulations on independent expenditures. #nyelex #fairelexAzi Paybarah
"The public is more aware than ever of the $ in politics"--Cuomo. #nyelex #fairelexAzi Paybarah
People watch New York - Cuomo #fairelexDavid Donnelly
#fairelex RT @bcolbyhamilton: "When you make a change in NY, you make a change across the country," Cuomo says.Adam Smith
Cuomo: when NY does something, the rest of the country follows. #fairelex, #beards, and #skinnyjeans.Thomas Hilbink
.@NYGovCuomo: We need to go to the people and create a movement for change, the politicians will follow the people. #fairelexBrennan Center
People feel disassociated from their govt because of money in politics - cuomo #fairelexDavid Donnelly
.@NYGovCuomo: People no longer trust govt because of too much money. Nothing will restore that trust more than campaign finance. #fairelexBrennan Center
Great speech by gov cuomo on #fairelex http://pic.twitter.com/Dmc2Cy0rg9David Donnelly
Ready to fight for #fairelex? Join us for a Telephone Town Hall with Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday, Mar 11 at 7 pm! http://bit.ly/WKpwFuCitizen Action of NY