I am encouraged to see the progress of this proposed Constitutional amendment. We need effective and reasonable regulation of money in our political system to protect the integrity of elections and secure the equal right of all Americans to free speech, representation, and participation in self-government.

More than 80% of Americans know we need this Constitutional amendment so that all citizens can exercise our free speech rights and participate in self-government on equal terms. Constitutional amendments take persistence and action from Americans who put the country ahead of their political party. Stand With Maine and American Promise are bringing Mainers and all Americans together to make this Constitutional amendment a reality, and all of us will be better for it.