Today is the Democratic primary in Connecticut.  Ned Lamont is challenging incumbent Joe Lieberman for their party's nomination.  Plenty of newsprint and blog time has been spent analyzing the merits of each man's case. Common Cause would like to highlight the fact that both men have taken the Voters First Pledge.

In fact, all four candidates for Senate in Connecticut have taken the pledge.  We hope they take it seriously.  Ask your representatives and the candidates you meet in the street and at public events what they think of it.  If they don't like the idea of putting you first, you might not want to put them first.  We think public financing of elections is vital for the integrity of our political institutions and the people who fill them.  You can make sure the connection between politics and special interests through campaign contributions and kickbacks is broken.  This election is the first step.

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