The Fallacy of Campaign Finance ReformAt first glance, campaign finance reform looks like a good idea. McCain-Feingold, for instance, regulates campaigns by prohibiting national political parties from accepting soft money contributions from corporations, labor unions, and wealthy individuals. But are such measures, or any of the numerous and similarly restrictive proposals that have circulated through Washington in recent years, really good for our democracy? |
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... congressional staffer and as a lobbyist. The insights from his experience have left some mark in these pages. More important, he's a good kid who holds up his end of the argument around the dinner table. INTRODUCTION Money and Speech O ...
... parties, and groups that seek to influence the outcome of elections—to play by the same rules and raise and spend money in lower amounts. (Maria Cantwell)28 A more extended reading of the Congressional Record might reveal 6 introduction.
John Samples. A more extended reading of the Congressional Record might reveal more purposes for McCain-Feingold.29 The Supreme Court has recognized preventing corruption or the ap- pearance of corruption, providing public information ...
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