http://johnsarbanes.nationbuilder.com/petition
The Grassroots Democracy Act (H.R. 268)
(Reintroduced by Congressman John Sarbanes on January 15, 2013)
WHEREAS, The influence of big money and special interests on our politics is undermining the trust of the American people in their government; and
WHEREAS, Congressional lawmakers are becoming increasingly dependent on moneyed special interests to help underwrite the exorbitant costs of campaigns, with the result that public policy too often tilts in the direction of the special interest and away from the public interest; and
WHEREAS, It is time to create a system of funding campaigns that will multiply the power of the grassroots donor and fight back against big money and Super PACs;
NOW THEREFORE, We the undersigned call upon members of Congress to pass the Grassroots Democracy Act, which will:
Provide a refundable tax credit for citizen contributions to Congressional campaigns.
Provide a multiple match on all grassroots donations to Congressional candidates who agree to forego PAC funding and build a network of grassroots donors.
Provide supplemental support to grassroots candidates in races with excessive spending by Super PACs and other outside groups.
Your support will help Congressman Sarbanes make the case to his fellow lawmakers that they should co-sponsor the Grassroots Democracy Act.
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