SIGN NOW: Congress must put an end to Big Money’s grip on our democracy >>
John, did you see that Elon Musk pledged [1] (then walked back) [2] an eye-popping $45 million per month to elect Trump and his allies in 2024?
That's a staggering sum – and Musk is far from the only big spender this year. On the right, on the left, and everywhere in between, we have billionaires and special interests buying their way to outsize influence in our elections, simply because they're richer than you or me.
But no matter who it is, we ALL pay the price when wealthy megadonors get to buy their way to a bigger say in our democracy – with inaction on healthcare and minimum wage, and tax giveaways to the ultra-rich.
That's why Common Cause has fought for years to undo the Citizens United status quo and pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the DISCLOSE Act – which would return power to everyday Americans and limit Big Money’s influence in our democracy.
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. [3]
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 – essentially 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 v. FEC and pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the DISCLOSE Act. These crucial reforms would help shine a light on secret political spending, get Big Money out of politics, and establish small-dollar citizen funded elections – giving ordinary Americans a stronger 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.
Thanks for all you do,
Aaron Scherb, Senior Director of Legislative Affairs
and the team at Common Cause
[1] https://www.huffpost.com/entry/silicon-valley-billionaires-back-trump_n_66994dcfe4b0e9707971ebec
[2] https://fortune.com/2024/07/23/elon-musk-backs-down-from-45-million-a-month-pledge-to-trump-says-he-doesnt-subscribe-to-cult-of-personality/
[3] https://adimpact.com/2024-political-spending-projections-report/
