Susan Bysiewicz on Government Reform

Repeal Citizens United; end loopholes for special interests

Bysiewicz criticized the effects of "loopholes and incentives" for special interests and said that "This election is all about restoring a sense of balance to Washington."

Public financing for federal elections

Bysiewicz also said she would propose a bill to bring public financing to federal elections similar to the ones that apply to Connecticut's statewide races. She also pitched a plan to ban gifts and campaign contributions from lobbyists. "Wealthy people have enough advocates in Washington," Bysiewicz said. "That's what this primary is about. It's about who will stand up for the middle class."

Open primaries & public financing for state elections

Susan's Record on Transparency
• Fought for campaign finance reform that created public financing for state elections
• Passed tough ethics reform
• Opened the primary system to allow greater ballot access.