Decline of transparency and rise of Super PACs have left traditional NJ party fundraising without support
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.
Two States Trying Alternatives to Regulating Money Politics
Regulating money politics since Citizens United has becoming a challenge but new strategies are being tried
A Look at the North Dakota Tobacco Tax Ballot Measure
Proponents are hoping the North Dakota tobacco tax could boost veteran and healthcare spending
Political Spending by Soda Tax Lobby Targets California
Liberal California represents a huge target for Michael Bloomberg-led soda tax lobby to advance their cause
Anti-Marijuana Lobby Relying on Scare Tactic Ad Blitz
Threat to society and danger to children highlighted in series of anti-marijuana campaign videos
Time For Scrutiny of Journalist Political Donations?
Transparency is a good start but leftward tilt of journalist political donations is drawing concern
Gathering Support For Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform
Bipartisan campaign finance push seeks to overturn controversial Citizens United decision of Supreme Court
Democrats Dominate Radio Ad Spending by Huge Margin
75-to-1 advantage over Republicans in radio ad spending is interesting revelation about Clinton strategy
Casino Lobby Determined to Secure Win in Atlantic City Battle
New Jersey state gambling laws are at issue as the casino lobby battles to secure special place for Atlantic City
Senate Race Fundraising Reflects GOP’s Trump Crisis
Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey must wade carefully through the worst of the GOP’s Trump crisis