An Opportunity to Get Engaged

Vice President Kamala Harris raised $200 million in the week following President Joe Biden announcing he was leaving the presidential race. And according to the Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v FEC , that’s 200 million “free speech signals” in support of her candidacy. Former President Donald Trump raised an average of $27.5 million a week during this election cycle, which is 27.5 million signals of support for him (on the heels of the attempt on his life).

The outpouring of support for both presidential hopefuls has been incredible as people and groups make their desire for representation known by voting with their wallets. Some of that money comes from PACs, other donations come from special interest groups, and others from very rich individuals. But for those that can’t donate or feel like their donation doesn’t matter, those numbers can feel overwhelming – and disenfranchising.

So how does an individual impact politics without a lot of money to donate? How does someone with strong opinions about this election heartily stand behind their intended leader? Many people have taken to social media, posting their support with hashtags and joining groups that have popped up over night. However, it’s hard to know if candidates actually see this support.

Soon, you and your fellow constituents will have a new way to help you usefully engage with impact. Pinion will enable researching a candidate’s voting records to see how well they align with your preferences. Imagine being able to go to the polls, armed with analytics, based on real data, that helps you vote for the candidate that has been voting with you, regardless of their party, gender, race, or other consideration.

Pinion was built to amplify individuals’ voices about all things policy and legislation. Whether it’s supporting a lawmaker or condemning a proposed law, Pinion translates public opinion into public policy. Our platform offers a two-way transparency between legislators and constituents, telling average Americans how representatives vote while clearly indicating what policy citizens want to see from their elected officials.

We look forward to sharing these innovations with you and hearing your feedback.

Get Engaged!