Out-of-state money is once again trying to influence a Maine referendum question.
Question 1, the so-called Clean Elections Initiative, purports to keep big money out of Maine politics and improve the disclosure of who pays for political ads.
Question 1 says it would increase penalties for violations of campaign finance law. If you believe that, I have some inexpensive ocean frontage to sell you!
Question 1 also uses taxpayers’ money to give to the candidates. I don’t want my money supporting people I would never vote for, and that’s exactly the result if Question 1 passes.
Think of it this way: Do you want to buy bumper stickers for a candidate you do not support?
Serious candidates worth their salt can raise their own campaign money.
Vote “no” on Question 1.
Rose Marie Russell
Westbrook
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