NACFR (National Association for Campaign Finance Reform) had it's first "Follow the Money" event on 2-26-11 at the Round House in Santa Fe and it was a great success.
By a coincidence in timing, the event was staged just proir to the Moveon.org rally in solidarity with the union members in Wisconsin.
Links to videos, audio footage and slide shows can be found at the NACFR website, nacfr.org.
This Saturday, I will be collaborating with a group of enthusiastic artists and activists to lend a helping hand to New Mexico Governor, Susana Martinez to assist her in following through with her campaign promise of transparency in New Mexico State Government.
Where: The Round House, New Mexico State Capitol, Santa Fe, New Mexico
When: Saturday, February 26th 11:30 a.m.
This event is created by newly formed NACFR, The National Association for Campaign Finance Reform. NACFR is a project initiated by a group of artists, activists and concerned citizens eager to fulfil their civic duties through supporting and encouraging all Governors and members of Congress in their quest for transparency through events performances and art exhibitions. Learn more at nacfr.org.
NACFR agrees with Susana Martinez that, “Only bold change will end rampant abuse in state government,” (9/15/10 NMPolitics.net). And we know it’s hard, so we’re here to help!
‘Follow the Money’ is the first in a series of local and national events staged by NACFR to encourage and support our political representatives’ commitment to transparency.
On Saturday, Feb. 26th join NACFR’s own “Governor Susana Martinez” for a rare press conference and Follow the Money, patch by patch on her new official, state NACFR jacket, emblazoned with her sponsors, who coughed up cash for her election campaign. She will be flanked by her pit crew, TEAM Martinez, representing Oil and Gas industries, Dairy and Ranch industries, and Medical and Pharmaceutical companies, just to name a few.
“The Governor” will also applaud the US Supreme Court’s 2010 ruling, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, blocking bans on corporate political spending and reaffirming corporate personhood (Dartmouth College v. Woodward, 1819 and Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific Railroad, 1886).
All of this is in the spirit of civil-minded transparency so YOU the voter can decide whose interests are being represented in the Round House.
Hope to see you on Saturday at the Round House in Santa Fe!
