2014 MT Senate debate: on Government Reform

Amanda Curtis: When wealthy in Congress, playing field tilts to wealthy

"We all need to remember that Washington, D.C., is full of folks that have done incredibly well for themselves and when you send folks to Washington, D.C., who have done incredibly well for themselves, they take votes that tilt the playing field to the wealthy and against us regular working folks," she said.

Sam Rankin: Special interests support the status quo; Americans don't

Currently 42% of Americans identify themselves as Independents and it shows there is a major out-migration from the major political parties. Voters want another choice other than choosing between two candidates who are both controlled by special interests, corporations, or wealthy individual donors. It's time for Independents to work together.

Sam Rankin: Eliminate earmarks; 3-year federal pay freeze

Cut Deficit Spending
• Reduce Congressional/White House budgets 15%
• Congressional pay freeze for 3 years.
• Federal workers/civilian defense workers pay freeze 3 years.
• Sell excess federal property. (Income and reduced maintenance costs.)
• Eliminate ALL earmarks.

Champ Edmunds: Photo ID for voting

Edmunds: Strongly Disagree