From the Palatine Tea Party…
(Palatine, Illinois) – Representative Melissa Bean (D) Illinois 8th district view on campaign finance reform “A strong proponent of campaign finance reform, Melissa believes that private interest money plays too big of a role in federal elections”.
The facts do not support Bean’s view on campaign finance reform.
- Bean’s 2010 campaign received PAC Contributions of $946,218. This amount represents 58% of Bean’s Total Raised for this election cycle.1
- Bean’s 2008 campaign received PAC Contributions of $1,714,778. This amount represented 55% of Bean’s Total Raised for this election cycle.1
- Bean’s 2006 campaign received PAC Contributions of $1,498,972. This amount represented 35% of Bean’s Total Raised for this election cycle.1
- Bean’s 2004 campaign received PAC Contributions of $491,391. This amount represented 31% of Bean’s Total Raised for this election cycle.1
- Bean’s 2002 campaign received PAC Contributions of $106,780. This amount represented 32% of Bean’s Total Raised for this election cycle.1
If you are outraged with Bean’s view on campaign finance reform, contact her local office (847) 517-2927 or DC (202) 225-3711 and vote her out in November!
1 opensecrets, as of 10/1/2010
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