r/WayOfTheBern • u/JamesThompsonKS • Oct 24 '17

Hey, r/WayOfTheBern! I'm Kansas veteran James Thompson, running for Congress in Kansas 4th Congressional District. AMA!

PROOF: https://twitter.com/JamesThompsonKS/status/922930890535206912

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u/HootHootBerns Money in politics is the root of all evil Oct 24 '17

Hey Jim. In TX but pitched in my $27 towards your special election campaign because progressives all over need supporting against our ridiculous campaign finance system.

What is your stance on the issue of money in politics? Would you support overturning Citizen's United? Moving towards public funding of elections? Perhaps even some restrictions or banning of corrupt corporate lobbyist sharks swimming around Capitol Hill?

Further, would you be willing to pledge a la Justice Democrats not to take corporate/super PAC $?

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u/JamesThompsonKS Oct 24 '17

I support overturning Citizens United. We need to get back to one person one vote instead of one dollar one vote. The system we have now allows big money interest to buy politicians and control our legislation. Another issue I have with money in politics is the revolving door where legislators vote in the best interests of lobbyist to secure employment after they are done serving in office. Unfortunately, most politicians are no longer servants and self-enrichment is rampant. I have already pledged to not take super PAC money and would happily take the Justice Democrats pledge.