Chellie Pingree actually said...

"More importantly, after I qualified for clean elections, I could spend the majority of my time talking to my constituents."

"But again, you have to be--become a qualifying candidate. So you still have to find people to write you a $5 check."

"The idea of raising funds, even the small amount necessary for a state house campaign, is daunting for many people."

"Overall, the Maine Clean Elections Act has been a tremendous success."