Democracy Dogs!
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Democracy Dogs! promotes political causes like getting money out of elections, bringing down the two-party system, ending gerrymandering and open primaries. We support candidates who pursue these goals!
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The Democratic Party in PA and Bucks County is hostile to outsider candidates. The committees don't see how they hurt their own cause.
Lucia Simonelli and I talk about our experiences. Republicans are the same. Dump the two-party duopoly. Fix our election. Join our coalition.
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Lucia Simonelli and I talk about our experiences. Republicans are the same. Dump the two-party duopoly. Fix our election. Join our coalition.
youtu.be/3B68je-cGKs
Running as a Democrat is Disrespectful to Democrats?
YouTube video by Democracy Dogs!
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October 8, 2026 at 3:43 PM
The Democratic Party in PA and Bucks County is hostile to outsider candidates. The committees don't see how they hurt their own cause.
Lucia Simonelli and I talk about our experiences. Republicans are the same. Dump the two-party duopoly. Fix our election. Join our coalition.
youtu.be/3B68je-cGKs
Lucia Simonelli and I talk about our experiences. Republicans are the same. Dump the two-party duopoly. Fix our election. Join our coalition.
youtu.be/3B68je-cGKs
Lucia had some ideas on how to force candidates to spend less on campaigns. Also some thoughts on those ridiculous signs and how much they cost!
@endpacorruption.bsky.social
@fairdistrictspa.bsky.social
@buckscountybeacon.com
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@endpacorruption.bsky.social
@fairdistrictspa.bsky.social
@buckscountybeacon.com
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How can we combat excessive spending in our elections? Lucia has a radical idea!
YouTube video by Democracy Dogs!
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October 5, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Lucia had some ideas on how to force candidates to spend less on campaigns. Also some thoughts on those ridiculous signs and how much they cost!
@endpacorruption.bsky.social
@fairdistrictspa.bsky.social
@buckscountybeacon.com
youtu.be/Ewn_g8_Mji8
@endpacorruption.bsky.social
@fairdistrictspa.bsky.social
@buckscountybeacon.com
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We are NOT represented equally in Congress. Why? Our reps VOTE AWAY their power. When rules are decided at the beginning of each term, many give power to leaders to block their efforts.
Lucia Simonelli and I talk about ways to get around this in this clip from Democracy Dogs!
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Lucia Simonelli and I talk about ways to get around this in this clip from Democracy Dogs!
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Congress – Stop Voting Away Your Power to Represent Us! Force at Least One Floor Vote Per Term.
YouTube video by Democracy Dogs!
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September 30, 2026 at 5:06 PM
We are NOT represented equally in Congress. Why? Our reps VOTE AWAY their power. When rules are decided at the beginning of each term, many give power to leaders to block their efforts.
Lucia Simonelli and I talk about ways to get around this in this clip from Democracy Dogs!
youtu.be/KoDYJhKiCLU
Lucia Simonelli and I talk about ways to get around this in this clip from Democracy Dogs!
youtu.be/KoDYJhKiCLU
Is it possible to run for office with integrity and principles given the two-party control of primaries and massive money in elections.
It's a bad system that defeats good people. Democracy Dogs! is about forming a coalition of voters and organizations to change that system.
youtu.be/LHLUtxbQznM
It's a bad system that defeats good people. Democracy Dogs! is about forming a coalition of voters and organizations to change that system.
youtu.be/LHLUtxbQznM
The Two-Party Duopoly forces candidate to compromise their values and integrity!
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September 28, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Is it possible to run for office with integrity and principles given the two-party control of primaries and massive money in elections.
It's a bad system that defeats good people. Democracy Dogs! is about forming a coalition of voters and organizations to change that system.
youtu.be/LHLUtxbQznM
It's a bad system that defeats good people. Democracy Dogs! is about forming a coalition of voters and organizations to change that system.
youtu.be/LHLUtxbQznM
I don't normally share things like this because I think #BenedictDonald is the biggest waste of time in history. But Pissed Magistus makes excellent points, like he normally does, so take a look.
And vote Independent when you can!
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And vote Independent when you can!
@independentvoter77.bsky.social
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September 23, 2026 at 2:55 PM
I don't normally share things like this because I think #BenedictDonald is the biggest waste of time in history. But Pissed Magistus makes excellent points, like he normally does, so take a look.
And vote Independent when you can!
@independentvoter77.bsky.social
www.facebook.com/share/v/19QD...
And vote Independent when you can!
@independentvoter77.bsky.social
www.facebook.com/share/v/19QD...
Lucia Simonelli returns to Democracy Dogs! In this clip, Lucia talks about what she's been doing since her run for congress, opposing the reckless building of data centers and communities unifying around this issue.
@endpacorruption.bsky.social
@fairdistrictspa.bsky.social
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@endpacorruption.bsky.social
@fairdistrictspa.bsky.social
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Lucia Simonelli returns to Democracy Dogs! to talk about data centers and building coalitions.
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September 21, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Lucia Simonelli returns to Democracy Dogs! In this clip, Lucia talks about what she's been doing since her run for congress, opposing the reckless building of data centers and communities unifying around this issue.
@endpacorruption.bsky.social
@fairdistrictspa.bsky.social
youtu.be/3Am_XEsywts
@endpacorruption.bsky.social
@fairdistrictspa.bsky.social
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In spite of a cynical challenge to his ballot petition signatures that took time, energy and money to battle, the PA Supreme Court ruled in Chris Gambino's favor.
PA District 143: Don't settle! Reject parties and their corporate backers. Vote for Independent Chris Gambino!
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PA District 143: Don't settle! Reject parties and their corporate backers. Vote for Independent Chris Gambino!
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More Independents are running for office. How do they beat Democrats and Republicans?
YouTube video by Democracy Dogs!
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September 18, 2026 at 9:16 PM
In spite of a cynical challenge to his ballot petition signatures that took time, energy and money to battle, the PA Supreme Court ruled in Chris Gambino's favor.
PA District 143: Don't settle! Reject parties and their corporate backers. Vote for Independent Chris Gambino!
youtu.be/v2M8X4eh_2I
PA District 143: Don't settle! Reject parties and their corporate backers. Vote for Independent Chris Gambino!
youtu.be/v2M8X4eh_2I
Independents and others are forced to get more ballot signatures, meaning we're stuck choosing between a Democrat and Republican in November with millions from their party, corporations and mega-donors. Open Primaries means more choice and better government for Pennsylvanians!
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PA Election reform: Two parties control primary and ballot access, blocking Independents and others.
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September 15, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Independents and others are forced to get more ballot signatures, meaning we're stuck choosing between a Democrat and Republican in November with millions from their party, corporations and mega-donors. Open Primaries means more choice and better government for Pennsylvanians!
youtu.be/1Np4AF0D9AQ
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Chester County Marching Forward is a true success story! A group of citizens focusing on the goal of opposing Trump by supporting candidates at al levels to achieve a goal. Here's a clip from Democracy Dogs! of Garen MacGuerian and Lynn Strauss of CCMF on how they did it!
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Chester County Marching Forward shares how they flipped the county from red to blue because of Trump
YouTube video by Democracy Dogs!
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September 8, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Chester County Marching Forward is a true success story! A group of citizens focusing on the goal of opposing Trump by supporting candidates at al levels to achieve a goal. Here's a clip from Democracy Dogs! of Garen MacGuerian and Lynn Strauss of CCMF on how they did it!
youtu.be/EZMCdsCNNmo
youtu.be/EZMCdsCNNmo
Ask your rep and senator to answer Fair District PAs survey. Tell them to support Independent Commissions to draw legislative districts and to NOT give away their power to house and senate leadership by agreeing to rules that many of them don't even read!
We've been asking PA legislative candidates where they stand on redistricting reform & procedural rules that give all legislators a voice.
THANK YOU to all the candidates who responded.
Help ask those who haven't to share their thoughts.
www.fairdistrictspa.com/take-action/...
THANK YOU to all the candidates who responded.
Help ask those who haven't to share their thoughts.
www.fairdistrictspa.com/take-action/...
September 6, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Ask your rep and senator to answer Fair District PAs survey. Tell them to support Independent Commissions to draw legislative districts and to NOT give away their power to house and senate leadership by agreeing to rules that many of them don't even read!
Carol Kuniholm of Fair Districts PA explains how our state and federal reps vote away their power to represent us by giving leadership and committee chairs to much control over what bills get a floor vote. Many do this without even reading what the rules are in the first place.
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The Truth About Why Politicians Can't Get Anything Done
YouTube video by Democracy Dogs!
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September 6, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Carol Kuniholm of Fair Districts PA explains how our state and federal reps vote away their power to represent us by giving leadership and committee chairs to much control over what bills get a floor vote. Many do this without even reading what the rules are in the first place.
youtu.be/OuWvMTuuFGE
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Over the past 50 years or so our gov't has ignored the working class folk and progressive issues. The Powell Mem of 1971 helped start that trend with a right-wing road map to protect corporations & billionaires.
@endpacorruption.bsky.social
@fairdistrictspa.bsky.social
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@endpacorruption.bsky.social
@fairdistrictspa.bsky.social
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The Powell Memo: A 55-Year Trend That's Trading Our Democracy for Authoritarianism.
YouTube video by Democracy Dogs!
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September 1, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Over the past 50 years or so our gov't has ignored the working class folk and progressive issues. The Powell Mem of 1971 helped start that trend with a right-wing road map to protect corporations & billionaires.
@endpacorruption.bsky.social
@fairdistrictspa.bsky.social
youtu.be/xT414cGJyZo
@endpacorruption.bsky.social
@fairdistrictspa.bsky.social
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Independently drawn district maps - NOT drawn by politicians - are a requirement to having fair elections in Pennsylvania and the USA. The League of Women Voters' PA Supreme Court wins help to ensure fair districts in PA.
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#fightgerrymandering
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@fairdistrictspa.bsky.social
#fightgerrymandering
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Recent wins in PA Supreme Court have resulted in less gerrymandering and fairly drawn districts.
YouTube video by Democracy Dogs!
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August 29, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Independently drawn district maps - NOT drawn by politicians - are a requirement to having fair elections in Pennsylvania and the USA. The League of Women Voters' PA Supreme Court wins help to ensure fair districts in PA.
@fairdistrictspa.bsky.social
#fightgerrymandering
youtu.be/6aiL0sLQrTA
@fairdistrictspa.bsky.social
#fightgerrymandering
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Carol Kuniholm of Fair Districts PA talks about what PA state reps and senators say when asked about non-partisan, non-gerrymandered districts in our state. Far too many are afraid to risk retaliation by supporting bills that are not approved by party or chamber leadership.
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Too many state reps and senators won't speak up about fair districts in PA, fearing retaliation.
YouTube video by Democracy Dogs!
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August 28, 2026 at 4:59 AM
Carol Kuniholm of Fair Districts PA talks about what PA state reps and senators say when asked about non-partisan, non-gerrymandered districts in our state. Far too many are afraid to risk retaliation by supporting bills that are not approved by party or chamber leadership.
youtu.be/fUGY4TKQzCQ
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Regular Constituents vs. Cash Constituents. The more you donate, the more candidates listen.
Publicly financed elections ensure elected officials pay attention to regular constituents.
@endpacorruption.bsky.social
@indivisiblebux.bsky.social
@independentvoters.bsky.social
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Publicly financed elections ensure elected officials pay attention to regular constituents.
@endpacorruption.bsky.social
@indivisiblebux.bsky.social
@independentvoters.bsky.social
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Private money in any system will corrupt that system, Elections and government included.
YouTube video by Democracy Dogs!
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August 26, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Regular Constituents vs. Cash Constituents. The more you donate, the more candidates listen.
Publicly financed elections ensure elected officials pay attention to regular constituents.
@endpacorruption.bsky.social
@indivisiblebux.bsky.social
@independentvoters.bsky.social
youtu.be/VGDDbxJ8tHI
Publicly financed elections ensure elected officials pay attention to regular constituents.
@endpacorruption.bsky.social
@indivisiblebux.bsky.social
@independentvoters.bsky.social
youtu.be/VGDDbxJ8tHI
In this clip from Democracy Dogs!, Carol Kuniholm of Fair Districts PA talks about progress towards independent commissions for state and federal congressional districts. We also talk about the powerful leaders in both PA chambers who stop vital election reforms.
#electionreform
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#electionreform
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Leaders in the PA House and Senate use their power to block district drawing legislation.
YouTube video by Democracy Dogs!
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August 25, 2026 at 3:31 AM
In this clip from Democracy Dogs!, Carol Kuniholm of Fair Districts PA talks about progress towards independent commissions for state and federal congressional districts. We also talk about the powerful leaders in both PA chambers who stop vital election reforms.
#electionreform
youtu.be/DxUbzN5aPSA
#electionreform
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Michael Pollack of March on Harrisburg talks about how the ultra-wealthy convert their private fortunes into public power by funding candidates. Publicly financed elections is the solution!
@endpacorruption.bsky.social
@fairdistrictspa.bsky.social
#moneyinelection
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@endpacorruption.bsky.social
@fairdistrictspa.bsky.social
#moneyinelection
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Money in our elections is killing us. Public financing would ensure government is working for US!
YouTube video by Democracy Dogs!
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August 22, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Michael Pollack of March on Harrisburg talks about how the ultra-wealthy convert their private fortunes into public power by funding candidates. Publicly financed elections is the solution!
@endpacorruption.bsky.social
@fairdistrictspa.bsky.social
#moneyinelection
youtu.be/5sKjgQm8Wgw
@endpacorruption.bsky.social
@fairdistrictspa.bsky.social
#moneyinelection
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Independent Chris Gambino - running for state rep in District 143 and fighting a court ballot challenge - talks about publicly financed elections.
Party operatives in our districts have such low regard for democracy that they subvert the will of 660 ballot petition signers.
youtu.be/yQHDcr_NbcU
Party operatives in our districts have such low regard for democracy that they subvert the will of 660 ballot petition signers.
youtu.be/yQHDcr_NbcU
Publicly financed elections is the topic for Chris Gambino, Independent for PA District 143
YouTube video by Democracy Dogs!
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August 18, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Independent Chris Gambino - running for state rep in District 143 and fighting a court ballot challenge - talks about publicly financed elections.
Party operatives in our districts have such low regard for democracy that they subvert the will of 660 ballot petition signers.
youtu.be/yQHDcr_NbcU
Party operatives in our districts have such low regard for democracy that they subvert the will of 660 ballot petition signers.
youtu.be/yQHDcr_NbcU
Every term our representatives vote away their power to properly represent us by agreeing to rules giving the Speaker or Majority Leader the power to prevent their bills from ever getting a vote.
How about reserving the right to a floor vote on at least one bill per session?
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How about reserving the right to a floor vote on at least one bill per session?
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Every member of Congress or legislature should be guaranteed one bill that gets a floor vote.
YouTube video by Democracy Dogs!
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August 17, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Every term our representatives vote away their power to properly represent us by agreeing to rules giving the Speaker or Majority Leader the power to prevent their bills from ever getting a vote.
How about reserving the right to a floor vote on at least one bill per session?
youtu.be/1Hd2B1AH0JI
How about reserving the right to a floor vote on at least one bill per session?
youtu.be/1Hd2B1AH0JI
This clip with Michael Pollack from MOH is incredible. We have elected officials in Harrisburg who oppose gift bans because they believe they're incorruptible. Any members of the legislature opposing gift bans should be voted out of office.
@endpacorruption.bsky.social
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@endpacorruption.bsky.social
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Politicians who oppose gift bans because they think they're incorruptible? Who ARE these people?
YouTube video by Democracy Dogs!
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August 16, 2026 at 12:43 AM
This clip with Michael Pollack from MOH is incredible. We have elected officials in Harrisburg who oppose gift bans because they believe they're incorruptible. Any members of the legislature opposing gift bans should be voted out of office.
@endpacorruption.bsky.social
youtu.be/fptNWurE02c
@endpacorruption.bsky.social
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Did you know members of congress simply vote away their power and let speakers and majority leaders keep their bills from ever getting a floor vote?
Every legislator, house member and senator should have at least one bill get an actual vote!
#IndependentVotes
#ElectionReform
youtu.be/iyqvm0Vh32E
Every legislator, house member and senator should have at least one bill get an actual vote!
#IndependentVotes
#ElectionReform
youtu.be/iyqvm0Vh32E
Fantastic idea! Every member of Congress or state legislature guaranteed one floor vote per session!
YouTube video by Democracy Dogs!
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August 11, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Did you know members of congress simply vote away their power and let speakers and majority leaders keep their bills from ever getting a floor vote?
Every legislator, house member and senator should have at least one bill get an actual vote!
#IndependentVotes
#ElectionReform
youtu.be/iyqvm0Vh32E
Every legislator, house member and senator should have at least one bill get an actual vote!
#IndependentVotes
#ElectionReform
youtu.be/iyqvm0Vh32E
March on Harrisburg's Michael Pollack joins us on Democracy Dogs! to talk about building coalitions of election reform groups and voter blocs to force change in how we elect candidates for office. Really fascinating talk with a very smart and committed man.
#marchonharrisburg
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#marchonharrisburg
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How do we defeat corruption in government? Start by building a coalition of election reform voters!
YouTube video by Democracy Dogs!
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August 9, 2026 at 11:42 PM
March on Harrisburg's Michael Pollack joins us on Democracy Dogs! to talk about building coalitions of election reform groups and voter blocs to force change in how we elect candidates for office. Really fascinating talk with a very smart and committed man.
#marchonharrisburg
youtu.be/uD1e-M-o0fw
#marchonharrisburg
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Election Reform Discussion Clip – Democracy Dogs! podcast.
Rob peppers Scott Dorsey of Make Voters the Donors with election reform question: getting rid of the electoral college, ranked choice voting, open primaries in PA & elevating independent candidates.
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Rob peppers Scott Dorsey of Make Voters the Donors with election reform question: getting rid of the electoral college, ranked choice voting, open primaries in PA & elevating independent candidates.
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Rapid Fire Election Reform Discussion Clip – Democracy Dogs!/Make Voters the Donors podcast
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July 31, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Election Reform Discussion Clip – Democracy Dogs! podcast.
Rob peppers Scott Dorsey of Make Voters the Donors with election reform question: getting rid of the electoral college, ranked choice voting, open primaries in PA & elevating independent candidates.
youtu.be/54Mae8QPM3U
Rob peppers Scott Dorsey of Make Voters the Donors with election reform question: getting rid of the electoral college, ranked choice voting, open primaries in PA & elevating independent candidates.
youtu.be/54Mae8QPM3U
Scott Dorsey of Make Voters the Donors talks with Rob about the true cost to taxpayers due to massive donations and money in our elections in this clip from our discussion about building a voting coalition to support candidates and legislation for election reform.
#election2026
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#election2026
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Clip from Democracy Dogs!/Make Voters the Donors podcast - The Real Cost of Money in our Elections
YouTube video by Democracy Dogs!
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July 30, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Scott Dorsey of Make Voters the Donors talks with Rob about the true cost to taxpayers due to massive donations and money in our elections in this clip from our discussion about building a voting coalition to support candidates and legislation for election reform.
#election2026
youtu.be/dINzSBYrCi8
#election2026
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This is from a decade ago. It shows how money in our elections corrupts our government. Elected members of the dominant parties spend a third of their time on the phone, asking for donations for themselves and the party.
Join us to get money out of our elections!
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Join us to get money out of our elections!
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Congressman Exposes Who Controls DC
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July 28, 2026 at 1:02 AM
This is from a decade ago. It shows how money in our elections corrupts our government. Elected members of the dominant parties spend a third of their time on the phone, asking for donations for themselves and the party.
Join us to get money out of our elections!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIY_...
Join us to get money out of our elections!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIY_...