We asked dozens of big thinkers how they'd fix American politics. BilldeBlasio says, “A real federal system for public-matching funds like NYC’s will force our officials to listen to the majority who want real reform, not special interest.” :
Bill de Blasio is mayor of New York and a 2020 presidential candidate.Citizens United
would be great, but thanks to conservative courts and political gridlock, we can’t get that done. So, if we can’t ban big money, let’s bury it under a deluge of grassroots donations. After I pushed through revisions to our public financing system, donations for local elections in New York City of up to $250 are now matched 8-to-1 with public funds. A teacher who kicks in $20 is suddenly a $180 donor. Candidates don’t need wealthy Americans bankrolling their campaigns.A real federal system for public-matching funds like NYC’s will force our officials to listen to the majority who want real reform, not special interests. That’s how the voices of working people carry the day.
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