Public financing is getting attention in North Carolina. Three major ex-politicians with ties to Nash County, two of whom are Republicans, have taken up the cause of campaign finance reform at both the state and federal levels.Former Republican N.C. Rep. … Continue reading
Daily Archives: May 29, 2008
This editorial discusses Missouri’s campaign finance law and advocates public financing. This year the legal problems with removing contribution limits seem to have been resolved, and the current limits will be removed starting in August, after the primary election. Removing … Continue reading
The Contra Costa Times reports on a California law allowing one candidate to enjoy increased contribution limits. Contra Costa County supervisor candidate Erik Nunn of Oakley and his relatives have contributed or loaned his campaign more than $25,000 and triggered … Continue reading