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Sam Rankin on Government Reform

2000 Reform Challenger for Senate (MT)

 


Special interests support the status quo; Americans don't

We all know congress is doing a dreadful job on behalf of the American people. But one group thinks they're doing great: the big money special interest donors who continue to support the status quo every election cycle because they're getting exactly what they pay for! A congress acting in THEIR best interests, not representing the American people.

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.

Source: 2014 Montana Senate campaign website, SamRankin.com , Jul 27, 2014

Eliminate earmarks; 3-year federal pay freeze

Source: 2014 Montana Senate campaign website, SamRankin.com , Jul 27, 2014

Excessive campaign money is our country's greatest problem

Q: Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?

A: Yes.

Rankin adds, "Excessive Campaign Money is our country's greatest problems presently."

Source: Montana Election 2012 Political Courage Test , Nov 1, 2012

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