To: Paul Simon
Paul Simon: Stop Fair Elections from Slip Slidin' Away
Paul, money in politics is still crazy after all these years. Please say you will play New York Governor Cuomo's $50,000-per-person fundraiser ONLY if he fights for and passes Fair Elections public funding of campaigns to end the corruption. Our nation turns its lonely eyes to you…
Why is this important?
The unlimited political spending unleashed by Citizens United is drowning out the voices of voters. But there are bridges over these troubled waters – full disclosure on political ads, and Fair Elections public funding of campaigns.
The exciting news is that public funding has a chance to pass in the third largest state in the country, with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo having just introduced a Fair Elections bill that would make big-money fundraising in New York a thing of the past.
But time is running out, and many are questioning how serious the Governor is.
In two weeks the Governor is planning to host a $50,000-per-person fundraiser featuring Paul Simon. Paul Simon -- a philanthropic leader -- can help make sure that Governor Cuomo really means it by saying that he'll only play at the fundraiser if the Governor passes this vital reform.
Please tell him that people across the country will love him like a rock if he helps bring Fair Elections homeward bound.
The exciting news is that public funding has a chance to pass in the third largest state in the country, with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo having just introduced a Fair Elections bill that would make big-money fundraising in New York a thing of the past.
But time is running out, and many are questioning how serious the Governor is.
In two weeks the Governor is planning to host a $50,000-per-person fundraiser featuring Paul Simon. Paul Simon -- a philanthropic leader -- can help make sure that Governor Cuomo really means it by saying that he'll only play at the fundraiser if the Governor passes this vital reform.
Please tell him that people across the country will love him like a rock if he helps bring Fair Elections homeward bound.