“Giant corporations, special interests and ultra-wealthy donors shout through big-money megaphones to drown out the voices of hardworking Americans in the political process,” said Karen Hobert Flynn, senior vice president for strategy and programs at Common Cause. “This is bold legislation that would elevate our voices and free congressional candidates to work for us, not their big donors. Common Cause commends Congressman Sarbanes, Leader Pelosi and others championing this effort.

 
“Common Cause has been instrumental in the adoption of successful public financing systems in states like Arizona, Connecticut and Maine. We know these systems can work and that they have important ripple effects – allowing more women and minorities to seek and win office and giving all elected officials the freedom to put the public interest first as they address tough issues.”

Ang Common Cause ay isang nonpartisan, grassroots na organisasyon na nakatuon sa pagpapanumbalik ng mga pangunahing halaga ng demokrasya ng Amerika, muling pag-imbento ng isang bukas, tapat, at may pananagutan na pamahalaan na gumagana para sa pampublikong interes, at pagbibigay kapangyarihan sa mga ordinaryong tao na iparinig ang kanilang mga boses.