Jeff Clements

CEO & co-founder, American Promise; former Asst. Attorney General, Mass.; Author; Founder, Whaleback Partners 🇺🇸

[Jeff Clements @ClementsJeff]

Worried about systemic corruption and unaccountable, even foreign, money in elections?

Americans are solving it. The For Our Freedom Amendment https://t.co/BCg916EoIT

[American Promise @usapromise]

Million-dollar donors are pouring money into campaigns across the political spectrum, raising an old question: How much influence should the donor class have over our elections?

[American Promise @usapromise]

Young voters across party lines agree: there’s too much money in politics. Watch @ClementsJeff join @Morning_Joe alongside pollster and author @dellavolpe to discuss what new poll findings reveal.

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[Jeff Clements @ClementsJeff]

New U. Maryland report: More than 8 in 10 Americans (Democrats 85%, Republicans 82%) are in favor of Constitutional amendment to regulate spending in elections. @OpenSecretsDC @usapromise
https://t.co/nyZGOA2vFT

[Jeff Clements @ClementsJeff]

Gen Z has spoken: Young voters want action on money in politics, and they’re ready to support candidates who take it seriously.
Thanks to John Della Volpe for joining me on Morning Joe today to discuss our new polling, what it reveals about the youth vote, and the growing effort across the country to advance the constitutional amendment solution. @dellavolpe @usapromise

[American Promise @usapromise]

The For Our Freedom Amendment protects free speech while restoring the people’s power to set reasonable rules for money in our elections.

Learn more: https://t.co/ga8wJJkxzl

[American Promise @usapromise]

In his op-ed, American Promise’s @BoyleBri examines what the rise of AI could mean for our elections.

👉 https://t.co/0OAF9dWsUs

[American Promise @usapromise]

Utah has already called on Congress to restore states’ authority to address money in politics.

This Constitution Day, it’s a reminder that the rules of our elections should be decided by voters and elected representatives.

[Doris Kearns Goodwin @DorisKGoodwin]

9/11 changed the world—and my family. My son Joe felt called to serve. I felt pride & fear. We were fortunate—he came home from Iraq & Afghanistan. On this 25th anniversary, let's remember those we lost, who served & a generation whose lives were changed.

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[Jeff Clements @ClementsJeff]

What a life and legacy.  The quote closing the New York Times remembrance sums up Gloria Steinem’s way all her life: “People often ask me if I’m ‘passing the torch.’ I explain that I’m keeping my torch, thank you very much — and I’m using it to light the torches of others.”

American Promise is one of the torches she helped light.

When we began the daunting work of bringing Americans together around a constitutional amendment, Gloria took the time to meet with us and share what she learned from her leadership in all the ups and downs of the Equal Rights Amendment. She understood that the amendment process works when Americans are actively engaged in constitution-level conversation. At American Promise, we’ve tried to incorporate that principle into the way we carry out our mission.

Her life and experience reflect deep faith in the capacity of the American people to handle constitutional debate and to take seriously our awesome power to amend the Constitution when needed.

All of us at American Promise send condolences to Gloria’s friends and family, and gratitude for her example. @usapromise
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[American Promise @usapromise]

Just 50 people have already contributed more than $1.6 billion to the 2026 midterm elections.

This spending is legal — but should the donor class and elite interests have this much power to influence our elections?

[American Promise @usapromise]

Join us for a conversation on veterans’ role in advancing amendments and how you can help.

Thu, Aug 6, 2026 | 6:00 PM EDT

👉https://t.co/y1L1enV0wr

[Jeff Clements @ClementsJeff]

25 States Want Congress to Act on Campaign Spending https://t.co/Lttnfq3o94

[Zephyr Teachout @ZephyrTeachout]

I think Democrats are overly dismissive of the Republican grassroots anger at money in politics, and are missing the new moment to do something about Citizens United and Buckley.

Tom Barrett, yes that Tom Barrett, introduced a bill a few months ago to overturn Buckley and Citizens United.

Every swing district Republican should be asked if they support it becuase they are HEARING IT from their constituents.

[American Promise @usapromise]

On War Room, @BoyleBri discussed growing concerns that the political system has shifted power away from voters and toward courts and institutions.

Revisit the interview:
https://t.co/QKvc9se55K

[American Promise @usapromise]

In a conversation between @clementsjeff and @Mosheh, Jeff shared a powerful truth: the problem isn't just individual corruption — it's a system where power has become too concentrated.

📽️ https://t.co/eQ1rgvz4F9

[Congressman Tom Barrett @RepTomBarrett]

Our elections should be decided by voters, not by whoever can spend the most money. Read more in @thehill about why Congress should pass my Constitutional Campaign Finance Reform Amendment.
https://t.co/x6r7XuRdqM

[American Promise @usapromise]

Could AI one day direct political spending, write campaign ads, and target voters?

In a new RealClearPolitics op-ed, Brian Boyle (@BoyleBri) examines what Supreme Court's campaign finance doctrine could mean for AI and American self-government.

Read: https://t.co/0OAF9dWsUs

[Brian Boyle @BoyleBri]

Thanks to @RCPolitics for publishing my latest piece!

[Jeff Clements @ClementsJeff]

Thanks for the conversation @Mosheh!

[American Promise @usapromise]

Americans agree: there's too much money in our politics.

In this conversation, @clementsjeff and @Mosheh discuss why concern continues to grow, but reform has been out of reach, until now.

📽️ https://t.co/eQ1rgvz4F9

[American Promise @usapromise]

Join us to explore veterans’ role in advancing constitutional amendments and restoring power to We the People.

Thu, Aug 6, 2026
6:00 PM EDT

👉https://t.co/y1L1enV0wr