Strategy 1 Achieve Equality of Voice and Representation
Pass an Amendment to Address Money in Politics
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Recommendation 1.5
Amend the Constitution to authorize the regulation of election contributions and spending to eliminate undue influence of money in our political system, and to protect the rights of all Americans to free speech, political participation, and meaningful representation in government.

A constitutional amendment repealing Citizens United would help reduce the political influence of special interest groups and help restore voters’ belief that government works for them.
Many attendees at the Commission’s listening sessions made clear that they think government represents the wealthy and special interests and not regular Americans. Academics have confirmed that campaign contributions can push representatives to act in favor of special interests rather than their constituents. Many Americans believe that “one person, one vote” has been replaced by “one dollar, one vote.”
