What does the Commission on Political reform do?

Answer 1

The goal of our Commission on Political Reform is to drill down deeply into the causes of the public alienation with the political process and to hear from the American people what can be done to make our political system and the operations of our Congress more relevant and more responsive to the American people.

Answer 2

The goal of our Commission on Political Reform is to drill down deeply into the causes of the public alienation with the political process and to hear from the American people what can be done to make our political system and the operations of our Congress more relevant and more responsive to the American people. And in that process, to find ways where public service and civic engagement in that political system is more attractive.

The American political system in unparalleled in its historic success, and in the preservation of our national liberties. But to maintain that system, to maintain American leadership at home and abroad, requires a great deal of confidence building. Our goal in this commission is not only to understand what's wrong, and how to try to remedy some of these problems, but also to build on the strengths needed to keep our system flourishing and strong. And in the process, our freedoms and liberties strengthened and enhanced, so that we can continue to "do things worthy to be remembered."