As the second week of the government shutdown draws to a close, voices from across the nation have weighed in on possible causes of the seemingly intractable polarization gripping Washington.
A submission of support by The Brennan Center and Justice at Stake for the State Bar of Michigan's request for a declaratory ruling on the interpretation of the Michigan Campaign Finance Act (MCFA), as applied to judicial election campaigns.
When big money holds so much power over Albany, members of the public turn away in disgust, and democracy loses its lifeblood. Only comprehensive campaign finance reform, with public financing at its core, can restore public trust in government.
Wealthy interests have undue influence over Albany's policy choices, eroding public trust in government. Comprehensive campaign finance reform, with a small donor matching system like New York City's at its core, can help restore that trust.
