pieman
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« on: May 14, 2004, 10:49:39 AM » |
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I think it is fair to say that McCain-Feingold has NOT reduced the influence of money in politics. I don't think it is possible to REDUCE the amount of money in politics.
The key is to know where the influence is coming from so that a voter can make an informed decision about how the candidate is likely to vote.
The 527 loophole destroys the ability to see where the money is coming from.
I wonder if we would be better off without any dollar restrictions but require full disclosure of support. That way the candidate will retain control of the message and be responsible for it, but we would still know where the money is coming from.
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