… In 2010, campaign finance law was turned on its head. … While, the rapid growth of well-financed and autonomous competitors threatens all existing power structures, the bulk of the costs are likely to fall on the Republican Party. … Unleashed by Citizens United, a handful of renegade billionaires made […] Read more »
A Few Consequences Of Living In A Battleground State
… Does this carpet-bombing by the two nominees and their friends (i.e. SuperPACs) influence how people think about campaigns? In particular, do citizens in battleground states have different opinions on matters such as campaign spending, advertising and the civility of the campaign? The simple answer is yes. [cont.] John G. […] Read more »
Outside campaign cash worries voters
Three-quarters of voters are concerned about campaign ads from corporations, unions and wealthy individuals, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. The broad sentiment is boiling in an election year in which spending from nontraditional sources has skyrocketed. [cont.] Scott Clement, Washington Post Read more »
Public wants to limit influence on elections by cash-rich outside interest groups
Americans don’t like all the cash that’s going to super political action committees and other outside groups that are pouring millions of dollars into races for president and Congress. More than 8 in 10 Americans in a poll by The Associated Press and the National Constitution Center support limits on […] Read more »