From the Buffett rule to holding Wall Street accountable, there was plenty to like about President Obama's State of the Union address on Tuesday. But, if you're like me, you noticed a glaring omission:
Not once did President Obama mention Citizens United -- the Supreme Court ruling that opened the floodgates for corporate money to completely corrode politics.
We're already seeing the effect in the Republican presidential primary, as Newt Gingrich's campaign is propped up by million dollar contributions to his Super PAC. Can you imagine what this does to progressive reform? Want to change Wall Street? Or make corporations pay their fair share of taxes? Or protect our environment from dangerous drilling methods? You will have to beat back endless advertisements from anonymous Super PACs.
This isn't how elections should be run.
Please contribute $4 right now to fuel our campaign to overturn Citizens United.
Over 100,000 DFA members have signed on to our petition in support of Sen. Bernie Sanders' constitutional amendment to reverse Citizens United. We'll deliver these signatures to U.S. Senators across the country and make sure that our voice is heard. Occupy Wall Street sparked a national discussion about wealth and power in this country. It's time to continue this discussion and turn outrage into action.
With your help, we'll elect progressive candidates bold enough to stand up against powerful interests for true campaign finance reform. With your help, we'll partner with progressive organizations across the country to bring this issue to the forefront and win.
Fuel the grassroots campaign to restore the voice of the people.
From California to Connecticut, progressives are standing up together to reform our political system. Please contribute today to help us win.
-Nick
Nick Passanante, Deputy Political Director
Democracy for America
Not once did President Obama mention Citizens United -- the Supreme Court ruling that opened the floodgates for corporate money to completely corrode politics.
We're already seeing the effect in the Republican presidential primary, as Newt Gingrich's campaign is propped up by million dollar contributions to his Super PAC. Can you imagine what this does to progressive reform? Want to change Wall Street? Or make corporations pay their fair share of taxes? Or protect our environment from dangerous drilling methods? You will have to beat back endless advertisements from anonymous Super PACs.
This isn't how elections should be run.
Please contribute $4 right now to fuel our campaign to overturn Citizens United.
Over 100,000 DFA members have signed on to our petition in support of Sen. Bernie Sanders' constitutional amendment to reverse Citizens United. We'll deliver these signatures to U.S. Senators across the country and make sure that our voice is heard. Occupy Wall Street sparked a national discussion about wealth and power in this country. It's time to continue this discussion and turn outrage into action.
With your help, we'll elect progressive candidates bold enough to stand up against powerful interests for true campaign finance reform. With your help, we'll partner with progressive organizations across the country to bring this issue to the forefront and win.
Fuel the grassroots campaign to restore the voice of the people.
From California to Connecticut, progressives are standing up together to reform our political system. Please contribute today to help us win.
-Nick
Nick Passanante, Deputy Political Director
Democracy for America
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