SIGN NOW: Congress must put an end to Big Money’s grip on our democracy >>
John, fourteen years ago this week, the 5-4 Citizens United ruling by the Supreme Court opened the floodgates for unrestricted Big Money spending in our elections.
And right now, we’re seeing the consequences: Corporations, special interest groups, and some of the wealthiest people in the country are gearing up to spend billions of dollars to influence the 2024 elections.
When they get this kind of power over our elections, we all pay the price – with decaying infrastructure, inaction on guns and climate, and tax giveaways to the ultra-rich.
But John, it doesn’t have to be this way. Congress can overturn the disastrous Citizens United decision and pass simple reforms like the Freedom to Vote Act and the DISCLOSE Act, which would limit Big Money’s influence in our democracy and empower everyday Americans to have a stronger say.
If you believe, like I do, that government should be of, by, and for the people – then please join me in calling on Congress to END the Citizens United era.
2024 will likely be the most expensive election in history, with spending expected to top $10.2 billion. [1] Even though it’s only January, special interests have already spent over $300 million in this election – a staggering sixfold increase from the same period in 2020. [2]
That’s because the Citizens United decision has not just allowed, but encouraged, the wealthy and powerful to buy access to politicians and contribute unrestricted sums of money – effectively drowning out the voices of everyday Americans.
John, this is NOT how our democracy is supposed to work. We the People should call the shots when it comes to the issues that impact our everyday lives, not a shadowy network of wealthy special interests.
We must urge Congress to overturn Citizens United vs. FEC and pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the DISCLOSE Act. These common sense changes would help shine a light on secret political spending, improve our campaign finance rules, and establish small-dollar citizen funded elections – giving ordinary Americans a greater say in our democracy.
Sign the petition to Congress: We need a democracy where all voices can be heard. Overturn Citizens United now!
I hope you’ll join me and take action today, John.
Thanks for all you do,
Aaron Scherb, Senior Director of Legislative Affairs
and the team at Common Cause
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[1] https://adimpact.com/2024-political-spending-projections-report/
[2] https://www.opensecrets.org/news/2024/01/outside-spending-on-2024-elections-tops-318-million/
