In Washington, corporate lobbyists and special interests throw their weight around while regular people get left out. Foreign governments have a seat at the table too – but families in Maine don’t. That has to change. Our government should answer to the people who elect us, not the highest bidder.
Here’s what I’ll fight for:
- Ban lobbyists from giving money to members of Congress, political parties, or PACs.
- Close the revolving door by stopping members of Congress and senior officials from cashing out as lobbyists – and put longer cooling-off periods in place for top staff.
- Make lobbying meetings and spending reports available to the public right away, in plain English.
- Give real teeth to watchdogs like the Office of Congressional Ethics so they can actually hold lawmakers accountable.
This isn’t complicated – it’s about making sure Washington works for Mainers, not for lobbyists and big corporations.