This is why Congressman Jolly introduced the "Stop Act," which would ban all federally-elected officials from directly soliciting donations. Members of Congress can attend fund-raisers but others would have to ask for the money. No more direct telephone calls to the "fat cats" for checks. So far he only has nine co-sponsors for his bill.
Congressman Jolly says this is not "campaign finance reform," it is "Congressional reform," adding "members of Congress spend too much time raising money and not enough time doing their job. Get back to work. And do your job."
Hey America! No more withdrawal cynicism. Shaping up or shipping out your members of Congress can be our great national civic hobby! There are plenty of opportunities for improvement and it could be lots of fun. Don't forget there are only 535 of them and they put their shoes on every day like we do!
Start small and build. Announce to your lawmakers with a letterhead -- "Congress Watchdogs from the xxx Congressional District. The people want you to do your jobs!" The benefits of this effort are better lives and livelihoods for all Americans."
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