`National Rally & Citizen Vote for Campaign Finance Reform'.Business Editors & Political Writers WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 2000 Set for September 19 On the West Steps of the Capitol With Appearances by Senator John McCain For McCain's grandfather and father, see John S. McCain, Sr. and John S. McCain, Jr., respectively John Sidney McCain III (born August 29, 1936 in Panama Canal Zone) is an American politician, war veteran, and currently the Republican Senior U.S. Senator from Arizona. , Governor Jesse Ventura Jesse Ventura (born James George Janos on July 15, 1951), also known as "The Body", "The Star", and "The Governing Body", is an American politician, retired professional wrestler, Navy UDT veteran, actor, and former radio and television talk show host. , Crosby, Stills & Nash Senator Russ Feingold Russell Dana "Russ" Feingold (born March 2, 1953) is an American politician from the U.S. state of Wisconsin. He has served as a Democratic member of the U.S. Senate and the junior Senator from Wisconsin since 1993. A recipient of the John F. , Gary Bauer Gary L. Bauer (born May 4 1946, Covington, Kentucky)[1] is a conservative American politician notable for his ties to several evangelical Christian groups and campaigns. In 1973, Bauer received a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University. & More! Musician-Activist David Crosby announced today that on Tuesday, September 19 the non-partisan National Rally and Citizen Vote for Campaign Finance Reform Campaign finance reform is the common term for the political effort in the United States to change the involvement of money in politics, primarily in political campaigns. will take place on the West Steps of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. beginning at 5 p.m. Eastern time. The rally will call for -- and kick off -- a nationwide citizen vote on campaign finance reform, as well as mobilize public opinion on behalf of meaningful legislation on this pressing issue, including the complete elimination of "soft money." Ballots will be handed out to all attendees at the Capitol event and then deposited in an onstage ballot box; additionally, concerned citizens everywhere may cast their own `vote' for campaign finance reform online at www.campaignforamerica.org or www.commoncause.org. Votes will be gathered and recorded from the 19th of September up until Election Day on November 7, 2000. Campaign Reform Project, the educational arm of Campaign for America, and Common Cause are among the organizations sponsoring this historic gathering, which is the brainchild of two-time Hall of Fame rock music legend David Crosby ... with a little help from his friends. Former presidential candidate Senator John McCain (R/Arizona) and Senator Russell Feingold (D/Wisconsin), the two principle Senate sponsors of meaningful campaign finance reform legislation, have both committed to speak at the September 19th Rally. Also on board for the event is Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura, the nation's leading independent politician. The occasion marks the first time the colorful Governor and the outspoken McCain will appear jointly in public. With participants representing a diverse range of views from across the ideological spectrum, the National Rally and Citizen Vote for Campaign Finance Reform promises to be a truly non-partisan coming together of people from all walks of life united in a like-minded vision of a political system that is responsive to all Americans, regardless of their ability to make huge campaign contributions. A number of major entertainers will also appear at the Rally, prominent among them Rock `n Roll Hall of Famer David Crosby (The Byrds, Crosby, Stills Nash & Young), who has long been a very vocal supporter of campaign finance reform. Mr. Crosby will participate as will band mates Graham Nash and Stephen Stills Stephen Arthur Stills (born January 3, 1945) is an American guitarist and singer/songwriter best known for his work with Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills & Nash (and Young). . Other confirmed participants include former Republican presidential candidate Gary Bauer and comedienne Paula Poundstone Paula Poundstone (born December 29, 1959 in Huntsville, Alabama) is an American stand-up comic. She is known for her quiet, self-deprecating style, political observations, and her trademark suit and tie outfit. . A special appearance by Doris Haddock, more commonly known as "Granny D Granny D (born Ethel Doris Haddock, January 24, 1910) is an American politician and liberal political activist from the state of New Hampshire. Noted for her colorful character, warm personality, and advanced age, Haddock famously walked across the continental United States .," has also been confirmed. Ms. Haddock made international news earlier this year by completing a two-year walking journey across the country in support of campaign finance reform. Starting in Pasadena, California Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 133,936 and the 160th largest city in the United States. The California Finance Department estimates the Pasadena population to be 146,166 in 2005. and concluding in Washington, D.C., the now nonagenarian non·a·ge·nar·i·an n. A person 90 years old or between 90 and 100 years old. [From Latin n  n celebrated both her 89th and 90th birthdays on the road while marching in support of her beliefs. Haddock's inspirational integrity and fortitude are qualities at the heart of the National Rally and Citizen Vote for Campaign Finance Reform's mission ... to mobilize good people everywhere into speaking out on this important issue. Votes collected at the rally, subsequent events, and online will be continually tallied, and periodic announcements on collected totals will be issued between now and Election Day. For further information regarding the event, the public can call Campaign Reform Project at 202/628-0610 or Common Cause at 800/926-1064. To obtain further information visit www.campaignforamerica.org or www.commoncause.org. |
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