# Democrats promised to end corruption. Here’s how they can do that | David Sirota

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/democrats-promised-to-end-corruption-heres-how-they-can-do-that-david-sirota/
- Published: 2026-11-05T11:00:22+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T11:49:10+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/nov/05/democrats-corruption-money-private-donations
- Topics: Elections, Politics

## Key points

- Democrats’ anti-corruption proposals do not tackle private campaign funding.
- Disclosure rules and limits on Super Pacs could help.
- The author argues campaigns should be publicly funded.

## Summary

The article argues that Democrats’ recent anti-corruption messages have resonated with voters, but their proposed reforms are too limited to address the role of private money in politics. It says overturning Citizens United and restricting a few practices would not solve the underlying problem: candidates still need funding, which can leave them dependent on donors seeking political influence.

The author proposes stronger disclosure laws, investigations into Super Pacs, limits on election spending by federal contractors and companies, and party rules discouraging candidates from relying on Super Pac funding. The central recommendation is to fund campaigns with public money, giving candidates resources to reach voters without relying on private donors. The supplied article ends before explaining the author’s specific model for public funding.

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