CDC Platform

CAMPAIGNS AND ELECTIONS

CDC needs to emphasize:

1. grassroots precinct work
2. small radio stations to help rural campaigns
3. free television time devoted to debate because we the people own the airwaves
4. all primaries should be held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June

CDC endorses the concept of fair political practices and campaign ethics enforced by a bipartisan Campaign Ethics Foundation in Santa Clara County.

CDC recommends elimination of punch card ballots. We wish to replace them with electronic voting that will permit instant runoff ballots for local races.

Further, CDC supports the Clean Elections Initiative as practiced in Arizona, Maine, Massachusetts and Missouri. Under this plan, candidates collect $5 with each nomination signature until enough paid signatures allow a candidate to run for public office. Government auditors guard campaign funds and release money to eligible campaigners. All candidates must participate in public debates.