Proposition 89: Batman Video

Sunday, August 20, 2006

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Like any good superhero, Batman is inextricably drawn to crime scenes.

Sacramento is no exception ... There are two weeks left in this legislative session and some 1500 bills yet to be passed. Our elected officials have chosen now to host a record-breaking number of fundraisers in the shadow of our state's capitol. While legislators have maximum leverage, they're asking big business and lobbyists to pay top dollar to ensure their interests are made priority over the needs -- and pocket books -- of average citizens.

Batman has arrived just in time for the biggest of these events -- a $10,000 a plate cash-grab hosted by Gov Schwarzenegger. The latter-day Dr. Freeze, has chosen the power of big-money over the citizens of his state -- freezing them out of the law making process.

FACTS: Proposition 89 - the Clean Money and Fair Elections

1) Strict contribution and expenditure limits
Prop. 89 ends the fundraising madness with constitutional limits so regular voters aren't drowned out by big money.
* Proposition 89 bans contributions from lobbyists and state contractors
* Proposition 89 limits contributions from corporations, unions, and individuals to state candidates
* Proposition 89 limits corporation donations to initiatives to $10,000

2) Clean Money public financing of political campaigns
Prop. 89 levels the playing field so new candidates can win on their ideas, not because of the money they raise.
* With Proposition 89, candidates who agree to spending limits and to take no private contributions qualify for public funding
* Under Proposition 89, $5 contributions from voters required to prove viability
* With Proposition 89, lean candidates receive enough to run competitive campaigns. They can't raise money beyond public funds

3) Tough disclosure and enforcement for politicians
Prop. 89 stops candidates from hiding behind negative ads and punishes politicians who violate the law.
* Proposition 89 makes wealthy self-funded candidates disclose the amount of personal funds they will spend
* Under Proposition 89, publicly financed candidates must engage in debates
* Proposition 89 imposes mandatory jail time and provides for removal from office of candidates who break the law.

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