Medford, MA – Throughout the rest of the nation, the terrible legacy of Citizens United was on full display during the last election, making clear the toxic effect of advertising attacks by unaccountable, often anonymous, third parties. The Senate campaign in Massachusetts successfully avoided this vitriol when both candidates mutually agreed to an enforceable plan – a people’s pledge – to keep outside group-funded ads out of the campaign. This year’s special election again provides the opportunity to maintain these high standards of transparency and accountability.