ROLL BACK FOR CAMPAIGN FINANCE. RC. “The Republican’s victory in the presidential contest has given new hope to opponents of current donation limits and other restrictions, while it has jolted fear into those who want to overhaul political money laws to put ordinary Americans on more equal footing with megadonors.” WARREN SEEN. WFB. “Sen. Elizabeth […]
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Political law links for Mon., 11-14-16
COMMISSIONER ANN RAVEL NEWS AND VIEWS. WE. “She argued that money in politics presented a different problem insofar as political action committees were too ‘white and male.’” NEW ALLY. WP. “One of the biggest super PACs that backed Donald Trump’s election is refashioning itself to serve as his main outside ally, planning to put pressure on […]
Exploding campaign finance myths and other political law links
TRUMP SPENT LESS. IBT. “Based on the most recent totals, Trump claimed the presidency in spite of Clinton raising $380.3 million more than the real estate mogul and billionaire.” CAMPAIGN FINANCE MYTH EXPLODED. CCP. “‘The idea that money buys elections was disproven again last night by Donald Trump,’ said CCP President David Keating. ‘Trump and […]