We’ve been talking now for months about how Obama’s success with small donors is the exception, not the rule. This week Public Campaign President Nick Nyhart, makes the case in Roll Call. As Nick points out

This weekend Clean Elections was the talk of the town. A variety of newspapers ran stories and opinion editorials articulating the importance of publicly financed elections.

In the arena of electoral reform Connecticut is continuing to take steps in the right direction. Connecticut Common Cause has issued a new report examining the successes of the state’s new Citizen’s Election Program. Their conclusion: the system is strong.

Calling all State legislators: California, it's time to get Clean! Over the years, California has seen its fair share of shady situations. And now thanks to the work of California Clean Money Campaign and countless activists, the push for public financing is gaining traction and Clean Elections in California is a step closer to becoming reality.

Yesterday was certainly an exciting day in Connecticut for Clean Elections. As party primaries were held across the state, candidates using the new Citizens Elections' Program won in 15 of the 19 races. The winners comprised of Democrats and Republicans alike, incumbents and challengers for open seats.