Their leadership in establishing the tenor and direction of the race offers voters the opportunity to regain faith in our democratic process.
Voters deserve campaigns of integrity, civility and respect for others.
Their commitment to conducting civil campaigns in such an important race can provide exemplary leadership for campaigning politicians at all levels of government throughout the nation. The Framework offers ethical and civil guidelines which strongly discourage the use of negative campaign tactics. These candidates join presidential and vice presidential candidates George W. Bush, Al Gore and Joe Lieberman. Former New Jersey Governor Jim Florio also endorsed the Framework before losing the New Jersey democratic primary to Corzine. The initiative aims to educate, activate and mobilize people of faith and goodwill to be involved in civic life and the democratic process.