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Article: Is there too little money in political campaigns? (Political Professional).
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- Campaigns & Elections
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- April 1, 2003
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There is too little, not too much, money in politics. The one billion dollars spent annually by candidates and political parties is a pittance when compared to the size of the Federal budget.
It's anticipated that the Supreme Court will rule this summer on the constitutionality of the Bi-Partisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (McCain-Feingold). Supporters claim the bill will improve political discourse and create opportunities for participation. But will "getting the money out of politics" actually enhance the power of the American people?
In a recent editorial, conservative columnist George Will challenged the assumption that there is too much money in ...