We have to knock down the barriers erected by greed, special interests, powerful forces.

Democrats believe we must create jobs, not protect the special interests; build the economy from the middle out, not the top down.

The Congress is virtually incapable of passing any reforms unless they first get permission from the powerful special interests who are most affected by the proposal.

Our electoral process has created perverse incentives that have warped our democracy and empowered special interests and a vocal minority.

We need real campaign finance reform to loosen the grip of special interests on politics.

We pay a price when special interests win out over the collective national interest.