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“They're using our members, and they're using the American people for their own goals. This is ridiculous.”
-- Speaker John Boehner, 12/11/2013

Robert,

End the Effects of Citizen United. Take Action Now.

The "they" Speaker Boehner was talking about are special interest groups like Americans for Prosperity. He was referencing their attempts to manipulate legislation, but we all know what these groups are best at -- using their vast resources to buy influence in elections.

The Koch brothers. Karl Rove. Since Citizens United, these guys have become household names. Combined, their affiliated special interest groups spent more than $212 million in the 2012 elections -- and they've already got a decent start on the 2014 elections, too.

We need a dedicated, concerted effort if we're going to end the effects of Citizens United. When my friend Russ Feingold started Progressives United with the purpose of fighting back against outside influence in elections, I knew our progressive values could win out.

Today, I'm asking you to take action. Sign my joint petition with Progressives United calling for an end to the disastrous effect that Citizens United is having on our democratic process.

It's a simple fact: Elections belong to the people. Not corporations. Not millionaires and billionaires. Not Karl Rove or the Koch brothers.

We can't overturn a Supreme Court decision, even when it's as poisonous to our democracy as Citizens United. But we can strengthen our disclosure laws to counteract the effect of the ruling. We can shed some desperately needed light onto our campaign finance system.

And you can make a difference.

Help us get to 25,000 signers on our petition to end the effects of Citizens United before the year ends.Just click here to add your name today.

Thank you for all of your support,

Sherrod Brown
U.S. Senator

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