State Sen. Rick Bennett emphasized that the measure was designed to withstand legal challenges and reflects a broader concern that democracy is being compromised by wealthy interests. 'We've become a place where our democracy is being bought and sold by the richest people in our country,' he stated, arguing that the measure has support across political lines against the backdrop of rampant financial influence in politics.
Cara McCormick, a leader of Citizens to End Super PACs in Maine, highlighted the importance of this initiative in curbing the excessive influence of super PACs driven by dark money. She asserted that the campaign aims to increase transparency and responsibility in political funding, thereby restoring a more balanced political landscape that serves all voters, not just the wealthy.
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