Reversal of Citizens United Needed as Unlimited and Secret Donations enter Into American Politics
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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.
Questions Raised About Foreign Donations in US Elections
Campaign Finance Rules Leaves Murky View Picture of Foreign Donations in US Elections
New App Allows Citizens to Monitor Election Spending
Coming Election Drawing New Application of Technology in Response to Abuses That Can Monitor Election Spending
Federal Elections Commission Failing at its Job
Accused Federal Elections Commission Failing After Completely Disastrous Turn Towards Partisanship and Corruption
VIDEO: Jesse Ventura Calls For Better Election System
Former Governor Jesse Ventura Calls For Better Election and Takes Aim at Unlimited, Undisclosed Campaign Donations
VIDEO: Companies Making Fortunes Off Election Spending
Many are Making Fortunes Off Election as Watchdogs Cry Foul as Massive Amounts Donated in Secret
Examples of Companies and Interest Groups Capitalizing on Elections
American voters Will See More Capitalizing on Elections in Advertising and Marketing Than Ever
California Has Most Competitive State Elections in the Country
Least and Most Competitive State Elections Varies Substantially Across the Country With Worrying Trends in Deep South
Who’s to Blame for Campaign Cash Influence? It’s Everyone
The Influence of Money on Any Campaign is a More Difficult Problem Than Many Accept But Assigning Blame for Campaign Cash Influence is Not Very Easy To Do
Obama Backs Campaign Finance Amendment!
Obama Backs Campaign Finance: Finance Amendment Would be Massive Step Towards Better Democracy in America