Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig
S6E1: The Maine Initiative That Could End SuperPACs
Aug 29, 2024
Discover Maine's bold initiative to abolish SuperPACs and reshape political funding. A compelling personal encounter at a polling station reveals the potential for unity amid division. Explore the legal framework aimed at capping contributions to independent committees, highlighting grassroots activism and community mobilization. The conversation underscores the implications for democracy and the hope for a favorable Supreme Court ruling. Tune in for a deeper understanding of how local movements can challenge money's influence in politics.
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- The Maine initiative aims to ban foreign campaign contributions, reflecting significant voter support for reducing money's corrupting influence in politics.
- The unexpected bipartisan support for the initiative underscores the potential for collaboration on campaign reform despite prevailing political divisiveness.
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The Initiative for Campaign Finance Reform
An initiative in Hollis, Maine aims to restrict foreign influence in local politics by banning foreign entities from making campaign contributions. This measure was overwhelmingly supported by voters, with 89 percent approval, reflecting a widespread desire to eliminate the corrupting influence of money in politics. Maine has historically been a leader in campaign reform, having introduced public funding and ranked-choice voting earlier in the national discourse. This initiative is headed for the November 2024 ballot and seeks to address the significant issues created by super PACs in the electoral process.
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