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Interview - The Constitutional Amendment That Could Change Money in Politics
Interview - The Constitutional Amendment That Could Change Money in Politics

In this episode, Mosheh sits down with Jeff Clements to unpack how Supreme Court decisions like Buckley v. Valeo and Citizens United transformed campaign finance, helping usher in an era of $20 billion election cycles, super PACs, and dark money. They explore why Congress has repeatedly failed to change the system, and how the courts—not lawmakers—have largely dictated the rules for the past 50 years.

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Jeff Clements is joined by Missouri Speaker Pro Tem Chad Perkins to discuss the Missouri House's unanimous 137–0 vote calling for a constitutional amendment to restore states' authority over campaign finance. Perkins explains how outside spending has increasingly shaped Missouri's ballot initiative process, why lawmakers across the political spectrum united behind the resolution, and how restoring state authority would allow each state to set rules that reflect its own values and priorities.

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“Money in politics is always going to be with us. The problem is the inability to have any checks on it. That’s why it’s broken.” Jeff sits down with Steve to talk about the approaching tipping point of frustration that he believes will lead to change. Critical historic context, the necessary steps being taken today and the tangible language of legislation are all discussed.

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Shining a Light on Dark Money with Constitutional Change
Shining a Light on Dark Money with Constitutional Change

On the latest Democracy Lab, Jeff walks us through the For Our Freedom Amendment - a three-section proposal designed to reverse Citizens United and restore congressional and state authority to regulate money in elections. The core argument is that no American ever voted for the system we have, and only a constitutional amendment can undo it.

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Getting Money Out of Politics
Getting Money Out of Politics

Jeff Clements has a conversation with author Sharon McMahon to discuss current issues around money in politics. Jeff and Sharon cover current Supreme Court case NRSC vs Federal Election Commission, the history behind Citizens United, and the road to an amendment to the Constitution.

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Jeff Clements sits down with Pennsylvania State Senator David Argall to discuss how campaign finance has changed over decades of public service — from volunteer-driven local races to today’s high-cost, consultant-heavy political landscape.

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$33 million in outside spending. Anonymous attack ads. Misinformation shaping local elections. Oklahoma state Sen. Brent Howard joins For Our Freedom to explain how dark money is impacting his state, and why Oklahoma became the 24th state to push for a constitutional amendment on election spending.

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In this episode of For Our Freedom, American Promise CEO and host Jeff Clements speaks with Ohio State Representative Tex Fischer about federalism, election law, and who should decide the rules for money in elections.

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Jeff Clements of American Promise on How to Fix Money in Politics
Jeff Clements of American Promise on How to Fix Money in Politics

American Promise CEO Jeff Clements and host Nancy Bynum speak about how the Supreme Court is uniquely unsuited to resolve questions of complex political policy; why a constitutional amendment is the only solution; and the crosspartisan support behind the amendment with 24 states already on board.

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On this episode of For Our Freedom, host Jeff Clements of American Promise speaks with Derek Monson of the Sutherland Institute about federalism, civic institutions, and Utah’s bipartisan support for returning campaign finance authority to the states.

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In this episode of For Our Freedom, host Jeff Clements, co-founder and CEO of American Promise, sits down with Wyoming State Representative Andrew Byron to discuss the growing impact of dark money in state elections.

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Money in American Politics w/ Jeff Clements
Money in American Politics w/ Jeff Clements

American Promise CEO Jeff Clements breaks down the history of campaign finance laws, key moments, such as the Citizens United case, that have brought us to where we are now, and the steps his team has already taken to help add another amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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Historian Ben Baumann and Jeff Clements, co-founder and CEO of American Promise, discuss the critical issue of money in politics and the movement to pass the For Our Freedom Amendment.

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Interview Only w/ Jeff Clements - How To Get Money Out Of Politics For Good
Interview Only w/ Jeff Clements - How To Get Money Out Of Politics For Good

Jeff Clements, CEO of American Promise joins Chuck Todd for a deep dive into one of the most consequential—and misunderstood—threats to American democracy: money in politics. Clements argues that today’s campaign finance dysfunction isn’t a failure of legislation but a court-created crisis, tracing how Supreme Court rulings turned money into speech, opened massive loopholes, and shifted lawmaking power from Congress to the judiciary.

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Jeff Clements, co-founder and CEO of American Promise, sits down with Texas State Senator Angela Paxton to discuss one of the most urgent threats facing American elections: the influence of foreign money.

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Anthony Scaramucci and American Promise CEO Jeff Clements talk money in politics and how Americans can reclaim their elections. Jeff talks about the process for amending the Constitution and what American looks like in 10 years once the amendment is ratified.

  • Citizens United, dark money, campaign spending
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American Promise CEO Jeff Clements joins John Avlon to talk about the For Our Freedom Amendment aims to put power back in the hands of people, not money, by allowing Congress and states to set limits on political spending. History shows that even in America’s most divided times, from the Civil War to the 1960s, bold constitutional amendments have passed, proof that big changes are possible in moments of crisis.

  • Citizens United, dark money, campaign spending
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