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Better Parties, Better Government: A Realistic Program for Campaign Finance Reform

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Better Parties, Better Government: A Realistic Program for Campaign Finance Reform - Wallison, Peter J, and Gora, Joel
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Every federal campaign finance reform law enacted since 1971--ostensibly intended to keep politicians honest and limit the influence of contributors--has in reality protected incumbents by reducing the funds available to challengers. Although the courts have struck down many of the most egregious incumbent-protection measures enacted by Congress, important ones still remain--particularly restrictions on what political parties can spend in support of their candidates. These restrictions explain why reelection rates for ...

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Better Parties, Better Government: A Realistic Program for Campaign Finance Reform 2009, AEI Press, Washington, DC

ISBN-13: 9780844742717

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