Tag Archives: campaign finance

Money! Money! And More Money!

As Capital Hill lawmakers decided, a small raise in the campaign finance limits would come into effect. I think the fact that the Republicans now hold the majority in both House of Representatives and Senate allows them to pass this … Continue reading

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Record-Setting Midterm Results

This year’s Midterm Election results were notable for a few reasons. In addition to the obvious reasons that Midterm Elections would be notable, such as its influence on future legislation, 2014’s Midterm Elections were record setting in a few areas. … Continue reading

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Polarization: Fueled by Campaign Finance Law and Positive Feedback Cycles

In an October 21st opinion piece, Thomas B. Edsall proposes that strict regulations intended to limit the power of political parties instead contribute to polarization. This suggests an inverse of intention in trying to reel in potential corruption in American … Continue reading

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A Potential Upset in South Dakota

There are lots of interesting Senate races across the country, but until recently, South Dakota wasn’t one of them. The Republican candidate, Mike Rounds, seemed like the obvious winner–his opponent, Rick Weiland (D), once even referred to him as “the soon-to-be-senator.” Not … Continue reading

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Rock the Vote! Who Says?

Even if we haven’t officially asked ourselves if “voting is for young people” yet, I was inspired by a video I saw trending on Facebook the day after our last class on campaign finance to look into one particular youth-affiliated … Continue reading

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Capitol Hill: Money never sleeps

Now is the Midterm season, and fundraising people start getting busier. People who have knowledge about the American electoral system will understand that Wall Street is not the only place on the Earth that money never sleeps: in American elections, … Continue reading

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