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Aneesh Sompalli

Martinsburg

America was founded on a promise of democratic representation, a system where one person receives one vote, and people have the power to choose their leaders.

But over the past decade, weve seen that process co-opted by special interests and dark money groups trying to subvert our democracy, twisting it to their advantage while everyday Americans are left behind. The U.S. Senate needs to put a stop to this blatant corruption by passing the For the People Act, a landmark package of anti-corruption and reforms that will return power back to the hands of its rightful owners the American people.

Currently our electoral system favors those with the most spending power. The more money an individual, corporation, or special interest group has, the more theyre able to amplify their voice. From the deceptive attack ads that pollute our airwaves during election season to the deep-pocketed lobbyists that roam our halls of power, its hard not to see the negative impact of dark money on our democracy. All the while, everyday Americans are seeing their right to vote eroded as their voices are drowned out by the deluge.

No one should be able to buy their way into power, plain and simple. The For the People Act would put an end to dark money, closing the loopholes that special interest groups currently leverage to spend unlimited amounts of money in our electoral process without ever disclosing a single donor. This will, in turn, help to crack down on political corruption on both sides of the aisle, restoring trust and transparency in our government.

The For the People Act would also strengthen and protect our right to vote, making sure that all eligible Americans can make their voices heard without the diluting effect of dark money and by ensuring unimpeded access to the ballot box. This is especially important for West Virginians, many of whom rely on early voting programs to cast their vote ahead of Election Day.

This isnt a political issue its a matter of preserving our very democracy. How can our country claim to be a beacon of democratic ideals when weve let our own system crumble under the pressure of special interests, corruption and dark money?

Theres nothing democratic about a system that allows those with the most money to gain the most influence. We need to protect our democracy from these pernicious forces and pass the For the People Act. And its clear that the American people agree 83%, including nearly three-fourths of Republicans, support the For the People Acts sensible reforms.

With popular opinion and common decency on their side, its time for the U.S. Senate to act and pass the For the People Act immediately. We cant allow special interests and dark money groups to corrupt our electoral process any longer.

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For the People Act needed to save democracy - Martinsburg Journal