• accept contributions from individuals only, lobbyists excepted.
  None
  Learn more about: lobbyists
  You can choose to put a cap on individual donations.
  I will not accept any contributions above $250
• support the fundamental reform of congressional earmarks.
  I believe the earmarks as they currently exist should be abolished.
  Learn more about: earmarks
• support reform to increase transparency in Congress.
  I believe that every contribution over $50 should be listed with complete donor information. Since most members of Congress vote their money, it is important that we understand who provided the money.
  Learn more about: transparency
• support public financing of public elections.
  It is absolutely critical that Congressional races be publicly financed to demonstrate a candidate's ability to work within a budget framework and to ensure that the best possible candidates (not simply the best funded) run for office. Too much of a candidate's time is now consumed blindly calling and begging for money when that time could be invested in researching and finding solutions to the problems in the Congressional District.
  Learn more about: public financing

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