Petition to the 2008 Presidential Candidates:

We the undersigned independent-minded voters, want to change our political process so that our elected officials act in the interests of the American people, not the political parties nor the special interests that control them.

We recognize that despite the vast increase in voter participation this year, and the enormous momentum for profound political change, business as usual will continue in Washington unless we have a clear plan to reform our electoral process.

Therefore, we urge you to publicly support the following political reforms:

1. Non-partisan redistricting (an end to gerrymandering!) to stop politicians of both parties from drawing non-competitive district lines.

2. Extending open primaries from 31 states to all 50, allowing independent, non-aligned voters to vote in the first round of voting.

3. Removing obstacles to voter registration by permitting Election Day Voter Registration, online registration and other reforms to increase voter participation, particularly among young Americans.

Sincerely,


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Signatures | Total: 5,431

 

# First NameLast NameCityStateComments (Please be respectful and do not use profanity)
2101 Dr. JoeFrazierClydeTXWhere Are You When It Is The Right Thing To Do??? Protect Our Children NOW!!!
2102 jackpritchardthompson's stationTNDo the right thing without hope of political gain. Please?!
2103 BarbaraStampBloomingtonMN
2104 AnonymousAnonymousbrooklynNY
2105 AnonymousAnonymousAtlantaGA
2106 ThatcherMichelsenManchesterVTLook at where your greed has gotten us... We are in a downward spiral... do you really need all that money! so disgusting
2107 SherrillLaffeyRaleighNC
2108 mikenolanelk groveIL
2109 Corey E.OlsenDelafieldWI
2110 SamanthaRauthPainesvilleOH
2111 NickTobiasNew YorkNY
2112 MargaretEricksonEau ClaireWI
2113 DonnaWaksWashingtonDC
2114 WandaBallentineEaganMN
2115 JamesSlusarekDallasTX
2116 DeirdreMonahanRapid CitySDWe have the money, to do otherwise is dishonest and cruel.
2117 JamesLimbachSan FranciscoCA
2118 MarjorieCoxbainbridgeNY
2119 BarbaraBrennamanGrain ValleyMOYou have let the insurance and pharmaceutical companies make a fortune now give the little guy a break. if other countries can care for their sick we certainly should be able to
2120 BarbaraKolbSan FranciscoCA
2121 EdKopasAustinTXPlease support HR676. We need a single-payer health care plan!!
2122 VernonWhitleyVilasNCIt is also my considered opinion that elected officials should not accept money or gifts (gentle bribes)from lobbyists, only professional advice. This is a conflict of interest in representing those who you are elected to serve and who as taxpayers pay your salary and those corporations who are willing to supplement your salary if you represent their interests and do their will.
2123 RickWhiteEndicottNY
2124 CherylTedeschiEndwellNY
2125 JeanneRogersSan DiegoCA
2126 NathanielPerryShaktoolikAK
2127 DavidLeonardNew OrleansLAThe only affordable health insurance is one payer universal health insurance under Medicare. Lets start it by allowing everyone who wants to get health insurance under Medicare to be allowed to--payable accordng to income. Those who are paying for insurance now might want to change so they can switch jobs without losing coverage. Those in jobs that do not provide health insurance can cover their tails and everybody gains and the only losses are those who make a mint on the suffering of others.
2128 THOMASMOOREPICKERINGTONOH
2129 BarbaraNicholsonSun City CenterFL
2130 Jim A.SmithKey WestFL
2131 IngridGoodberkeleyCA
2132 MarkCahallRaleighNCThe love of money is the root of all evil.
2133 MarkCamannSan AntonioTX
2134 NancyGierutOak LawnIL
2135 WilmaRallsRohnert ParkCAHealthcare reform will remain a joke until our governmental officials are stopped from taking bribes from healthcare corporations and private interests.
2136 MarilynnMacugaOak ParkMI
2137 EllenGoldVirginia BeachVA
2138 GeorgeWilliamsHuntsvilleAL
2139 ThomasDeMoreAustinTX
2140 NilesHissomNew MartinsvilleWVI believe that until this renegade congress is removed from office and replaced, nothing will change. Lobbying is bribes as the Bible defines it. It is unequal access to representation. It should be declared unconstitutional as it now functions.
2141 karenwardcincinnatiOH
2142 JamesWeaverLynchburgTNWhen, OH! When will you politicians stop thinking only of yourselves and do something good for the country and the people who elected you??????
2143 MaxBennettSan ClementeCA
2144 DavidNelsonMansfield CenterCT
2145 AnonymousAnonymouswaterburyCT
2146 TomPerlFrot WayneIN
2147 joe and maryvolpeventuraCAchildren deserve health care...
2148 MarilynMacaulayCupertinoCAI am a retiree and I am fighting out here to servive with over priced drugs while billions are being spent to keep only a few happy and protected. I worked a long time to only have to fight now for a simple way of life. Stop the special interest protection and consider those that are being taxed and charged to death
2149 JonFallonStowOH
2150 constancest jeanriversideCAI HAVE BEEN A DEMOCRAT ALL MY LIFE, BUT MS PELOSI DEMONSTRATED THAT BOTH PARTIES ARE IDENTICAL AND CORRUPT SO I AM AN INDEPENDENT AND NO LONGER FEEL DIRTY.

 

Signatures | Total: 5,431