Dear Visitor,

America's system of unlimited private financing of election campaigns has fundamentally corrupted our democracy. The need for constant fundraising draws our elected officials away from representing the broader, long-term interests of all of their constituents, and pushes them toward decisions that will please and benefit  their largest campaign contributors.  The Problem.

The 28th Amendment proposed here imposes limits on the amount of money and time that can be spent on Federal general election campaigns.  The Solution.  Is such a change really possible?  Here's what you can do to make it happen:

  1. Read the Amendment, or read this synopsis).

  2. If you agree with it, sign the on-line petition (below) to express your support.

  3. If you are a registered voter and you agree that this is a fundamental and essential change that must be made, join the "No" Vote Pledge campaign (promise to not vote for any candidate who does not publicly support the adoption of the 28th Amendment).

As the "No" Vote pledges add up, we will display (below, right) the totals by electoral jurisdiction for all to see -- particularly campaigning politicians. Congressional and Presidential candidates, and their entourages of consultants and advisors, will be able to easily track how many votes they'll lose if they don’t support the 28th Amendment.

If the 28th Amendment attracts enough "No" Vote pledges, at a certain point politicians will either need to support it, or they’ll lose their next election. How Amendments to the US Constitution become Law.

This Web site is not allied with, related to, or supported by any organization, committee or political party. I am not trying to raise money for this or any other cause (if you want to support this effort monetarily, buy my book - which supports me). This is nothing more than a layman's experiment in 'Internet Democracy'--my goal being to get a "No" Vote Pledge campaign to precipitate actual, substantive change on a specific issue.

I invite you to join me in this effort by signing the petition, making the pledge, and e-mailing this Web page to family, friends and colleagues.

Neal Rechtman
Ossining, NY
March 2008

Check the box(es) below to indicate how you want to help, and then click continue.

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Total Signatures to Date: 27

Total "No" Vote Pledges to Date: 13

Pledges by State/Congressional District: