In recent years, corporations and wealthy individuals have contributed hundreds of millions of dollars to both major political parties, and the situation is getting worse. In many ways it is similar to the important legislation recently passed by the Vermont State Legislature. After years of blocking action, Speaker Newt Gingrich finally agreed in April to allow serious campaign finance discussion to take place in the House. In truth, he didn't have much choice. Congress must pass real campaign finance reform immediately.
Democracy means one person, one vote.
We must end the ability of Big Money interests to buy elections.