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Bipartisan group says campaign finance reform good for democracy

Former NY-20 Rep. Scott Murphy, member of NY Lead.
Former NY-20 Rep. Scott Murphy, member of NY Lead.
(02/17/12) A new bipartisan group is endorsing Governor Andrew Cuomo's call for a change in the way New York State politicians finance their campaigns. The group--NY Lead--includes some big names in business, like David Rockefeller and George Soros's son Jonathan Soros...and former elected officials from the democratic and republican parties.

NY Lead is pushing for a public financing system, which it says will encourage candidates to fund their campaigns by getting lots of small donations. It's also calling for lower limits on individual and business contributions.

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Scott Murphy was a congressman in the 20th district—which includes parts of the Adirondacks—from 2009 until 2011. He’s a member of NY Lead.  He spoke Thursday on the public radio program Capitol Pressroom, with host Susan Arbetter.

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