Constituents to Ayotte: Get Big Money Out of Politics

Yesterday, local activists delivered 12,089 petitions to U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-NH, in support of a constitutional amendment to overturn decisions like Citizens United v. FEC and get big money out of politics, according to a press statement.

The local leaders “urged Ayotte to listen to the voices of her constituents and become a co-sponsor of the Democracy for All Amendment, a proposed constitutional amendment that would “restore lawmakers’ ability to set reasonable limits on money in elections”.

The petitions were collected by national organizations including Daily Kos, MoveOn.org, CREDO Action, People Demanding Action and People For the American Way and signed by residents of New Hampshire.

“The voice of the individual voter without a million dollar megaphone is being drowned out by the Super PACs. How is that free and fair?,” said Madbury activist Nancy Pape, who helped lead the petition delivery.

With the money chase for the 2016 elections already in full swing, local activists said they believe it is more important than ever for our elected officials to take a stand to make sure that all voices are heard in our political system, not just the voices of the rich and powerful.

Nationwide, more than five million Americans have signed petitions in support of an amendment. In addition, 16 states and 60 cities and towns, including 69 cities and towns in New Hampshire, are on record in support of an amendment.