Higher campaign finance limits require better reforms
Via The Washington Post
CONGRESS TRIED to limit the influence of wealthy political donors in successive reforms over several decades. The Supreme Court undid a lot of that work in successive rulings over the past decade. Now, instead of shoring up the system the justices weakened, Congress is helping in the demolition.
Lawmakers are on the verge of approving a massive budget deal. Included is a landmark weakening of the rules on how much individuals can give to political parties. According to various rules, individuals currently can donate up to $129,600 per year to various party organs. Congress imposed limits to end the era of “soft money,” when politicians raised massive sums for political parties that got diverted into campaigning.
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