Ben Jealous on Government Reform

Dual attack: disenfranchisement & Citizens United

Hogan: Unclear. Hogan was elected under a public financing system & pushed bill to strengthen.

Jealous: No. Opposes "dual attack on our democracy: everyday voters are being disenfranchised while corporations are being hyper-enfranchised." Co-founded national coalition of unions, civil rights groups & environmental groups working to roll back money in politics.

Require federal nonpartisan redistricting

Hogan: Yes. Introduced Redistricting Reform Act to create a nonpartisan redistricting commission.

Jealous: Yes. Founded two organizations to require federal nonpartisan redistricting.

Voting Rules: Voting rights for felons?

Hogan: Vetoed bill to let felons vote when on probation or parole.

Jealous: Strong supporter of felon voting rights.

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