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1/ As founder of RepairRestoreSafeguard, Inc., a public accountability reform organization, I was shocked that you're helping billionaires take over our government with HR1/S1, the "For The People Act." I can only conclude that you haven't scrutinized the bill.
1/ As founder of RepairRestoreSafeguard, Inc., a public accountability reform organization, I was shocked that you're helping billionaires take over our government with HR1/S1, the "For The People Act." I can only conclude that you haven't scrutinized the bill.
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S1 bans public campaign funding except for the following.
Section 5111 sets up a matching funds program, then makes sure it will be grossly underfunded. Its only allowed funding sources:
a. 4.75% of criminal and IRS fines from convicted corporate officers. There
S1 bans public campaign funding except for the following.
Section 5111 sets up a matching funds program, then makes sure it will be grossly underfunded. Its only allowed funding sources:
a. 4.75% of criminal and IRS fines from convicted corporate officers. There
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has only been one applicable conviction in this century and none are expected.
b. fines from violations of the matching funds program
c. unused campaign funds by candidates who don't expect to run again. These will be rare as candidates will know unused funds
has only been one applicable conviction in this century and none are expected.
b. fines from violations of the matching funds program
c. unused campaign funds by candidates who don't expect to run again. These will be rare as candidates will know unused funds
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will go to the program.
For nine states, that's IT for congressional races.
For presidential races, section 5218 lets Congress supplement the fund with the average total deposited in the fund for the preceding 3 years. There would seldom be anything in the fund.
will go to the program.
For nine states, that's IT for congressional races.
For presidential races, section 5218 lets Congress supplement the fund with the average total deposited in the fund for the preceding 3 years. There would seldom be anything in the fund.
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Section 5101-04 would force the other 41 states to also use a campaign voucher program. Localities that have implemented these have not been happy with them. Among other problems, running them takes money from other programs. And the voucher amount is $25 per
Section 5101-04 would force the other 41 states to also use a campaign voucher program. Localities that have implemented these have not been happy with them. Among other problems, running them takes money from other programs. And the voucher amount is $25 per
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voter. The bill claims this would compete with billionaires' private funding.
Several states' Green parties (I'm not a Green) oppose the bill because their candidates would seldom meet the standard to qualify for either program anyway. If they won't, what about
voter. The bill claims this would compete with billionaires' private funding.
Several states' Green parties (I'm not a Green) oppose the bill because their candidates would seldom meet the standard to qualify for either program anyway. If they won't, what about
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independent candidates?
S1's redistricting commissions are slanted towards the Democratic and Republican parties. this is called bipartisan gerrymandering. It preserves these two parties by name, even if another party comes to be more popular with voters.
independent candidates?
S1's redistricting commissions are slanted towards the Democratic and Republican parties. this is called bipartisan gerrymandering. It preserves these two parties by name, even if another party comes to be more popular with voters.
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According to Gallup, Dems have 28% of voters, the GOP 26%. More than 40% of voters register as independents, a number that is rising and that would be higher if independents could vote in primaries in all states. And because independent members can caucus with
According to Gallup, Dems have 28% of voters, the GOP 26%. More than 40% of voters register as independents, a number that is rising and that would be higher if independents could vote in primaries in all states. And because independent members can caucus with
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either major party, if enough were elected they'd have the leverage to force congressional and political process reform. There is no other certain pathway to this.
The 2 majors (by name) would control 2/3 of redistricting seats. Eligibility for these commissions,
either major party, if enough were elected they'd have the leverage to force congressional and political process reform. There is no other certain pathway to this.
The 2 majors (by name) would control 2/3 of redistricting seats. Eligibility for these commissions,
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in sections 2412-2415, does not bar party donors. The bill also lets the commission itself vote to turn over its function to a private vendor, removing the public from this function entirely, and without requiring impartiality (or anything else) of such a vendor.
in sections 2412-2415, does not bar party donors. The bill also lets the commission itself vote to turn over its function to a private vendor, removing the public from this function entirely, and without requiring impartiality (or anything else) of such a vendor.
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S1's voting protections are mainly toothless. Compare HR4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Act (I have no connection with this bill). HR4 sets out legal consequences for violations by states or government officials, and waives all forms of immunity. Once you've read HR4, HR1's
S1's voting protections are mainly toothless. Compare HR4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Act (I have no connection with this bill). HR4 sets out legal consequences for violations by states or government officials, and waives all forms of immunity. Once you've read HR4, HR1's
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lack of enforcement stands out in bold relief.
And what can you make of sections 4431ac2 & 4?
4431ac4 allows using deepfakes in campaign ads without identifying them as such if the ad uses "satire or parody." Attack ads often do.
lack of enforcement stands out in bold relief.
And what can you make of sections 4431ac2 & 4?
4431ac4 allows using deepfakes in campaign ads without identifying them as such if the ad uses "satire or parody." Attack ads often do.
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4431ac2 allows using deepfakes without identifying them if a station, operator, programmer or producer is "paid to broadcast materially deceptive audio or visual media." Including producers allows any program to use them at any station. And S1 offers no controls
4431ac2 allows using deepfakes without identifying them if a station, operator, programmer or producer is "paid to broadcast materially deceptive audio or visual media." Including producers allows any program to use them at any station. And S1 offers no controls
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on social media reuse.
There are other problems with this bill. The long and short if it is that HR1/S1 would reduce the public's political power drastically. It's a dangerous trojan horse.
A "leaked" tape claiming to be from a meeting of frightened
on social media reuse.
There are other problems with this bill. The long and short if it is that HR1/S1 would reduce the public's political power drastically. It's a dangerous trojan horse.
A "leaked" tape claiming to be from a meeting of frightened
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billionaires claiming the bill was just too good to waste money fighting was used in a terrible article by an anticorruption author who should know better. Billionaires don't just quit without spending money to affect outcomes. They were
billionaires claiming the bill was just too good to waste money fighting was used in a terrible article by an anticorruption author who should know better. Billionaires don't just quit without spending money to affect outcomes. They were
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forestalling any expose on their lack of opposition. Every paid online promotion I have seen is for the bill. A very expensive campaign is being waged for it. Who is paying for it?
Signed,
Michelle Nappi
RepairRestoreSafeguard, Inc.
forestalling any expose on their lack of opposition. Every paid online promotion I have seen is for the bill. A very expensive campaign is being waged for it. Who is paying for it?
Signed,
Michelle Nappi
RepairRestoreSafeguard, Inc.
