Proposition 89: Most Expensive Election Ever

Sunday, October 01, 2006

Most Expensive Election Ever

California's 2006 election will be the most expensive in the history of our state. The ship-load of special interest money dominating the debate have already pushed TV ad rates up 50% and may double rates during the final two weeks of the election.

Every time you see a negative political ad, remember why we need to enact Proposition 89. There is only one item on the ballot that will reform the way the rest of the election is being bought.

The LA Times' Mother's Milk online feature reveals that Friday was another huge day, with $6.4 million in pocket-stuffing bringing the year-to-date total to $362, 224,913.

There are two ways for voters to deal with this year's record-setting negative ads wars. Option one is to buy a Tivo and I wouldn't be surprised if this cycle is a boom for DVR sales in California. The other option is to vote Yes on Proposition 89.

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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