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"I have to go call a guy..."

I love when candidates for office talk about the need for public financing of campaigns while they're in the midst of their campaigns. And few messengers are better than Al Franken. Here's Senate candidate Al Franken on public financing.
If you ever wonder whether we really need public financing of elections in this country, try running for office. You might think I spend most of my time kissing babies or shaking hands or having serious policy debates in which my sparkling wit and superior knowledge of the issues combine to sweep audiences off their feet.
But no. I spend most of my time doing this.
The "this" is sitting on the phone for hours each day. For pictures of Franken during "call time," you'll have to check out his post--in fact, just read the whole thing. It's worth it.

I'll let his writing do the talking--and a bit of the joking, too--but one other line jumped out:

What I don't like is that I never get to spend enough time really getting into the issues.

On that front, I think I speak for the American public when I say, Al, we're with you.

And while I'm at it, Al, thanks for having the sense and courage to speak out for a fundamental reform--public financing--that others are often hesitant to actively support during a campaign. Keep it up.

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Matt Brix on Al Franken Show

New Mexico Common Cause Executive Director Matt Brix appeared on the Al Franken show last Friday, July 14th. Matt talked about public financing and their recent victory in Albuquerque. The show was taped live at Democracy Fest in San Diego.

The segment is available on podcast. Click here to download.

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