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$100 limit on all political giving. Private individuals only. $100 limit to any single candidate or party organization. $1,000 total limit per individual per election cycle. Corporations and Tax exempt organizations may not make political contributions of any kind.

Submitted by Timothy Salt in Government & Elections Dec. 16, 2014, 2:45 p.m.

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#435

500 votes

All campaign donations in excess of $200 be taxed at a 50% rate with those tax funds going to public funds for all candidates on the ballot. This would include funds buying commercial time independent of any candidate and all so called dark money for all primary campaigns as well as general elections.

Submitted by LooseClu in Government & Elections Jan. 10, 2015, 3:13 a.m.

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#443

489 votes

Elected officials at the federal, state, and local level should not be able to vote for pay increases for themselves. That right should belong to the American public.

Submitted by da.neo.leo in Government & Elections Dec. 10, 2014, 3:14 p.m.

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#445

488 votes

Our Democracy is ailing, due in large part to corporations counting as people. It may be time to try a different tactic. Let's push the idea of corporations as people to its logical conclusion: If corporations have rights like people, they can be arrested and stripped of their rights like people. Let's arrest corporations that commit theft and manslaughter and try them in criminal court. Even if we lose we win, because corporations will lose some of their "personhood".

Submitted by mad b. from PA in Government & Elections Jan. 3, 2015, 12:51 p.m.

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#448

484 votes

At present if you go by what Benito Mussolini stated and Thomas Jefferson quote. We now live in a Corporate Fascist State. Mussolini, "The definition of Fascism is the merger of the state and corporations". Jefferson, "The end of Democracy and defeat of the American Revolution will occur when the government falls into the hands of the corporations and banks". Voting day should be a national holiday and gerrymandering outlawed in this country.

Submitted by Railroadmike in Government & Elections Jan. 3, 2015, 10:04 p.m.

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#451

481 votes

Create an FCC regulation that requires that media must give equal time to all presidential candidates in promoting their candidacy, including presidential debates: the voters are entitled to consider all candidates on their merits and ideas.

Submitted by Richard S. from MA in Government & Elections Dec. 28, 2014, 6:02 p.m.

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#451

481 votes

There is need to end how money influences our policy and campaigns. Instead of limiting contributions by repealing citizens united, a bill could put a cap on campaign SPENDING. This would create a level economic playing field for candidates, eliminate the need to focus on fund raising in order to be re-elected which obligates candidates to owe favors to donors and national parties rather than do what's best for ALL Americans,

Submitted by Ronald F. from OR in Government & Elections Jan. 8, 2015, 4:18 p.m.

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#464

465 votes

Free television airtime for all political advertising, and all candidates given the same limited allotment of airtime. No PAC (second or third party) advertising of any kind allowed.

Submitted by Steve W. from CO in Government & Elections Dec. 9, 2014, 6:57 a.m.

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#468

462 votes

ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS Make "two terms of service" mandatory for all federally elected officials.

Submitted by disgusted with "experts" in Government & Elections Jan. 3, 2015, 11:01 a.m.

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#474

453 votes

Federal oversight of all state and federal election voting machines. Allowing corporations and companies to control and own voting machines without critical oversight is a bell toll for the death of democracy. Require all registered voting machines to be inspected by federal and state officials and tested week before and day after an election. Require all votes to be recounted a second time the following day of election before anything is decided whether a candidate wins or loses.

Submitted by anonymous in Government & Elections Jan. 5, 2015, 12:13 p.m.

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#475

450 votes

Eliminate PACs

Submitted by suz in Government & Elections Dec. 30, 2014, 12:17 a.m.

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#476

448 votes

Birth/vote id. Upon birth each American citizen is guanteed the right to vote in all Federal elections. No exceptions. As long as you live you are part of the American society and ideal of justice for all.

Submitted by Terry Hickman in Government & Elections Nov. 11, 2014, 4:25 p.m.

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#486

432 votes

Take the necessary steps to stop big money from buying politicians. This would positively impact all issues of concern.

Submitted by Ismail R. from TX in Government & Elections Jan. 9, 2015, 5:02 a.m.

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#487

426 votes

Keep Congress from cutting Social Security and Medicare should not be cut by Congress. The Federal Government has never put a dime into it. Social Security is taken out of worker's paychecks and matched by their employers and people on Medicare pay a monthly premium. Neither are an entitlement from the federal government.

Submitted by It'sthetruth in Government & Elections Dec. 11, 2014, 8:55 a.m.

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#493

419 votes

Full retirement for all congress people regardless of length of term, however they are not allowed to take positions as lobbyists or political consultants.

Submitted by Sue Schmidt . from CA in Government & Elections Nov. 11, 2014, 10:32 p.m.

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#495

417 votes

Once convicted felons have served their time, they should be allowed to vote. We should be helping them become contributing members of society, not subjecting them to be part of a special non-citizen class.

Submitted by Elizabeth H. from WA in Government & Elections Dec. 11, 2014, 1:08 p.m.

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#497

416 votes

Merged Idea

Establish federal standards for all federal elections including type and distribution of voting equipment and ballots, voter registration, voting procedures, and - most important - voting districts. Replace partisan gerrymandering with a method that does not disadvantage any parties or electorate segments (e.g., urban residents).

Submitted by ken burgdorf in Government & Elections Dec. 10, 2014, 2 p.m.

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#522

388 votes

Enforce the existing law regarding 501 (c) 3 federal tax exempt corporations that states that such corporations are able to spend only a very small percentage of their income on lobbying state and federal legislatures. Many right wing religious organizations are doing just that, and it must stop. If the organization is primarily intended to create or influence legislation, it must become a non-tax deductible 501 (c) 4 corporation.

Submitted by Herb in Government & Elections Dec. 10, 2014, 1:46 p.m.

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#526

384 votes

Senate and House have to utilize universal healthcare. Change their benefits as well.

Submitted by Deja G. from AR in Government & Elections Dec. 11, 2014, 12:05 p.m.

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#539

372 votes

{The truth, fairness, and accountability in elections act.} 1.That any facts or accusations made by any politician or anyone on their behalf, whether coordinated or uncoordinated, be factually correct and that said politician or proxy must be able to irrefutably confirm to the public, in writing, the accuracy of their statements and in a timely manner(days not weeks) Any willful intent to deceive or mislead the voting public shall be punishable under criminal code. At minimum a Class C felony.

Submitted by Rayzburnslow in Government & Elections Dec. 29, 2014, 10:40 p.m.

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#542

369 votes

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