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Former NY-20 Rep. Scott Murphy, member of NY Lead.
Bipartisan group says campaign finance reform good for democracy
Feb 17, 2012 — 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.
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.
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.
