Buddy Roemer - Ethics
CBS News Unplugged
In March of 2011, Governor Roemer appeared on CBS Unplugged and spoke about his policy of not taking money from PACs and not taking more than $100 from any single donor.
South Carolina Debate
In May of 2011, Governor Roemer held a mock debate in to counter the South Carolina debate. In one question, Governor Roemer discusses the huge fundraisers in Washington and the indebtedness of the politiicians to the people that provide their campaigns with funds.
Campaign Website Statements
FIGHTING SPECIAL INTERESTS
The corrupting influences that special interests have over our political system have never been stronger. Politicians in Washington, D.C. are completely beholden to these special interest groups to fund their political campaigns. It is time that someone stands-up against the power of the big checks, the bundled checks and the corporate checks.
This campaign is about challenging the institutionally corrupt forces that are opposing real reform. I want to empower the average citizens on Main Street, not the well-paid lobbyists from Wall Street. To do so, I will need the support of some of the 99% of Americans who have never donated to a candidate for elected office.
I am committed to fighting these corrupt special interests and I am willing to take the tough, bold steps necessary to do so. That is why I have refused to accept PAC money and limited individual campaign donations to a maximum of $100. We need a President who is free to lead.