Unstoppable march of money in politics power picks up pace again after Scott Walker court victory
Citizens United articles on Democracy Chronicles
The Supreme Court transformed the campaign finance landscape through Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission opening the floodgates of big money. Efforts to repeal the ruling are underway. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics as well as our articles on the Supreme Court too.
Citizens United Effect Upends US Presidential Vote Process
2015 Presidential race has limited resemblance to previous process after Citizens United effect
Super-PACs Now Essential to Presidential Candidates
With few limits or controls, Citizen United designed Super-PACs now essential in campaign arsenals
Former President Jimmy Carter Says US is No Democracy
America is now more of an oligarchy than democracy says former Democratic President Jimmy Carter
A Look at Presidential Candidate Fundraising Thus Far
Lessons learnt from current levels of Presidential candidate fundraising after Citizens United
Jeb Bush SuperPAC Fundraising Cause for Concern
Campaign finance watchdog groups raise concerns over legality of Jeb Bush SuperPAC fundraising work
On Hillary’s Delayed Battle With Citizens United
It is up to voter nationwide to encourage candidates to launch the real battle with Citizens United
Sanders Set on Repealing Citizens United
Setting a litmus test for the next Supreme Court Justice who would be for repealing
First Half of 2015 Money in Politics Summary
Money in Politics Summary
Single Donor SuperPACs to Dominate 2016 Elections
Unstoppable rise of money politics following Citizens United turns to era of single donor SuperPACs