Public Campaign blogs

Remembering Doris "Granny D" Haddock

Adam Smith — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:40:08 +0000

Doris "Granny D" Haddock, a hero to us here at Public Campaign, passed away yesterday in New Hampshire at the age of 100. Just ten years ago, at the age of 90, she walked 3,000 miles across the country to Washington, D.C. to protest our political system that too often prizes big donors over the needs of everyday Americans.

We Can't Blow This

Monica Rober — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:41:22 +0000

President Obama's 2008 National Deputy Campaign Manager, Steve Hildebrand: We're in charge of the train wreck that has stalled the important work of Congress - let's clean up this mess and pass Fair Elections.

The Escalating Price of Politics

Monica Rober — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:15:56 +0000

The New York Times editorializes on the escalating price of campaigning and the need to pass the Fair Elections Now Act.

A Way to Clean Up Politics

Monica Rober — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:22:17 +0000

Former Reps. Bill Hudnut (R-Ind.) and Andy Jacobs (D-Ind.) discuss the Fair Elections Now act and Sen. Evan Bayh's (D-Ind.) decision to co-sponsor the legislation in a recent Op-Ed in the Indianapolis Star.

West Virginia Bill Moving Forward

Monica Rober — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:47:19 +0000

Yesterday, the West Virginia House of Delegates passed H.B. 4130, a bill that would enact a pilot program for public financing in state Supreme Court elections.

Sen. Bayh Co-sponsors Fair Elections

Monica Rober — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:36:35 +0000

Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) became the tenth Senate co-sponsor of the Fair Elections Now Act.

Former Rep. Tom Osborne Criticizes Current Campaign Finance System

Monica Rober — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:43:56 +0000

On Friday, former Rep. Tom Osborne (R-Neb.) joined former Reps. Marty Russo (D-Ill.) and Vic Fazio (D-Calif.) to discuss the amount of time members of Congress spend fundraising. They also highlighted support for the Fair Elections Now Act.

Stop the Chase for Campaign Cash

Monica Rober — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:30:56 +0000

Agnes Gund, a philanthropist and major political donor, has an op-ed in today's Politico about Citizens United and the need for Fair Elections.

Reminder: Virtual Town Hall With Rep. Larson

Monica Rober — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:47:17 +0000

Click here http://townhall.fairelectionsnow.org TODAY, February 25 at 6:00 P.M. EST for a virtual town hall meeting with Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 1826) lead House sponsor, Rep. John B. Larson (D-Conn.).

Tomorrow: Rep. John Larson Virtual Town Hall

Monica Rober — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:12:12 +0000

Lead House sponsor, Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.), will be discussing the Fair Elections Now Act on a virtual town hall forum tomorrow night, February 25th at 6:00 PM EST.
Log on tomorrow at: http://townhall.fairelectionsnow.org/.