Fair Elections for New York

Push Is On For NY Fair Elections

Dave Lucas — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:58:52 +0000

Proponents of fair elections, particularly in New York, argue that ordinary citizens are denied a real chance at being heard in an election because running for office is expensive and the average citizen is unable contribute substantial sums of money to help fund any given campaign.

Supporters say a fair elections law would restore trust in government by giving prospective candidates for office access to public funding. For example: for each dollar raised, a taxpayer-financed public fund would match that dollar with six dollars.

Cuomo tackles campaign finance reform in telephone town hall

Dave Lucas — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:15:00 +0000

With a new poll showing his favorability rating slipping, Governor Andrew Cuomo made an appearance by telephone last night to weigh in on fair elections in New York.

Billed as a Fair Elections Telephone Town Hall with Governor Cuomo, it provided a vehicle for the state's top executive to argue his case for a campaign finance model that mirrors one in place in New York City.

Steve Cowan & Ivette Alfonso - 'PRICELE$$'

Patrick Donges — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:00:00 +0000

This year’s U.S. presidential and congressional contests are expected to be the most expensive elections in the nation’s history. Despite the still struggling economy, millions of dollars are being poured into campaign war-chests and the accounts of political action committees, leaving many wondering, “Where does the money come from?”