]> http://www.publicampaign.org/blog/2008/03/05/clean-consequences Comments for "Clean Consequences" en http://www.publicampaign.org/blog/2008/03/05/clean-consequences Maine passed its Clean Elections law in 1996 and it has only grown more popular with each passing election cycle as it proves how well it works -- even when that means disciplining candidates <a href="http://www.politickerme.com/state-sues-2006-candidate-1004">who break the rules.</a>  A House candidate in the 2006 election failed to return unspent Clean Elections funds.  The state has successfully pursued the former candidate and made arrangements to receive payments from her to cover the missing money. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:28:57 +0000