Bullock Campaign Press Release - Governor Bullock: The Economy Isn't Working For Everyone Because Washington Is Broken

Too many Americans have been left out of the economic recovery — and in recent decades, our economy has benefited the wealthy and left the middle class behind. When sixty of the Fortune 500 corporations paid $0 in federal income tax last year, and 40% of Americans don't have $400 to spare in case of an emergency, it's clear our economy isn't working for everyone.

Dark money groups and corporate PACs have tilted the scales in Washington to favor Big Money donors at the expense of working families. Taking on the corrupting influence of money in politics has been the fight of Governor Bullock's career, and as President, he'll start on Day One with an ambitious plan to combat dark money in our elections and make sure Washington — and the economy — works for everyone.

Governor Bullock's Economic Record:

• Under Governor Bullock's leadership, Montana led the nation in middle class growth.
• Passed Montana's first earned income tax credit to help working families.
• Was the first Presidential candidate to participate in the One Fair Wage campaign's push to raise the minimum wage for tipped workers.

Governor Bullock's Dark Money Record:

• Passed one of the most progressive campaign finance disclosure laws in the country, setting a national standard for clean and fair elections.
• Has been called the "biggest threat to Citizens United."
• As Attorney General, brought the first challenge to Citizens United all the way to the US Supreme Court. 
• Sued the Trump Administration over its new dark money loophole which removes transparency requirements for certain political organizations.
• Signed an executive order requiring every business that bids on public contracts to disclose their political spending.
• Prohibited foreign money from state elections by banning foreign nationals from direct or indirect contributions in Montana elections.