Thursday, September 11, 2014

How did your senators vote on stopping billionaires from buying elections?


We know Mitch McConnell voted today in favor of billionaires continuing to buy elections. He said no one in Kentucky (his state) cares about it.

Really, Mitch? In May, a poll by CBS News showed something quite different. Here's what the poll found:
  • 75 percent of respondents, including 63 percent of Republicans, said that the wealthy have more of a chance of influencing the electoral process.
  • 71 percent of respondents, including 65 percent of Republicans, said that campaign contributions by individuals should be limited.
  • 76 percent of respondents, including 65 percent of Republicans, said that spending on ads by unaffiliated groups should be limited.
The amendment failed because it needed 60 votes, and only 54 senators voted for it. Did your senators vote with the people or with the billionaires? Find out here.