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On the recordMarch 2, 2021
Across this country, people of all political persuasions are profoundly frustrated with the conflicts of interest and divisive politics practiced in this town. And who could blame them for their frustration? Their votes are being suppressed by power-hungry folks at all costs. The people are tired of the revolving door of lobbyists and special interests working to diminish their trust in this institution and in us. But maybe that is what some people want, for Americans to become so frustrated, bone tired of standing in long lines, that they just give up and go home. It is long past time that Congress brought a little more Minnesota common sense to America in clean and fair elections. That is exactly what this bill will accomplish by expanding voting rights, ending the dominance of dark money in our politics, and finally addressing partisan gerrymandering. We must reform if we are to hold on to this democracy. Madam Speaker, we must do it now.
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Angie Craig
Democratic · Minnesota

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