This debacle was called one of the worst abuses of government funds ever documented. With Jesse Jackson Jr conviction, They will both pay for their crimes
Money Politics articles on Democracy Chronicles
This Money Politics section includes news about the efforts to reduce the influence of money over the election system that has grown substantially since the Citizens United ruling. Also see our entire section on Money Politics or our articles on Political Lobbying.
Chris Christie and Cory Booker Raising Huge Money
New Jersey’s political powerhouses Chris Christie and Cory Booker receive massive donations
New Jersey Government Hackfest Draws Activists
New Jersey government hackfest, activists and policymakers gather for forum on money in elections
Inner Workings of Office of Government Ethics
With thousands of employees Office of Government Ethics battles rising corruption and bribery
How Government Public Relations Agencies Work
Unexplored region of transparency involves many different government public relations agencies
Dead People Donating to Campaigns Harming Democracy
Recurrent reports of dead people donating to election campaigns continue to surface
Post-Citizens United, Supreme Court Losing Support
Citizens United and Voting Rights Act decisions have dented American trust as Supreme Court losing support
Virginia Governor Bribery Case May See Charges
Allegations of corruption stemming from donations to campaign in Virginia Governor bribery case
Should We Have Dead People Allowed to Vote?
Bizarre court case seeks to remove prohibition to have dead people allowed to vote (and donate)
Supreme Court Member’s Dubious Political Ties
Clarence Thomas and Antonin Scalia Supreme Court Member’s accused of conflict of interest