Proposition 89: Bonus Quote of the Day

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Bonus Quote of the Day

If you've ever thought, "there must be a better way;," or wondered why corporations with billions in profits legally pay less in taxes than you, or swore you would "never vote for those crooks ever again," rejoice!

Proposition 89, the Clean Money and Fair Elections Act, is coming soon to a ballot near you. If we all work hard and get this passed in November, Proposition 89 will allow candidates to remain "clean" with public financing for their campaigns. Our representatives would actually represent us, not the special interest lobbyists. Imagine, taxation with representation. What a revolutionary concept!

-Mike Kirchubel of Fairfield in the Vallejo Times Herald

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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