Andrew Yang’s Plan to Take on Campaign Finance Reform

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Money has overrun our politics, and that needs to change. Corporations and the wealthy have enough advantages without being able to influence every election by putting up millions of dollars and bending the ear of every candidate and officeholder. We will return to the essence of democracy – where each person’s vote is heard and treated equally. I will gladly overturn Citizens United and return the American government to its people. This would also improve policymaking as leaders can turn toward solutions instead of constantly trying to raise money for their next campaign. Let’s get big money out of politics once and for all—we’ll all be much better off for it. I don’t love calling rich people either, nor does any sane person.

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PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED

- Money has become the dominant force in our elections as wealthy individuals and corporations increasingly demand the attention of candidates and policymakers

- People don’t believe that their voices matter, often because they don’t have meaningful access

- Candidates and officeholders spend the majority of their time fundraising rather than governing or finding solutions

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As President, I will…

-Support a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United, which was a terrible decision that has made our politics even more polarized.

- Support a public financing system of elections to reduce the influence of money in our democracy and open up the field beyond the very wealthy.

- Eliminate super PACs and vessels for corporate intervention in campaigns.

- Enforce our current campaign finance laws to curb corruption.

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