Ridiculous nature of congressional fundraising exposed by political comedian John Oliver
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.
Attack on Trump’s Wife Reveals Campaign Finance Abuse
Candidates are protected by rampant campaign finance abuse from any accountability in Super PACs
Brennan Center Takes on Soft Money Politics in Court Case
Contribution limits for parties at center of case seeking to control influence of soft money
Billionaire Elon Musk Lobbying For Solar Subsidies
As solar industry battles for state support, owner Elon Musk lobbying Nevada with deep pockets
Big Spending Swamps Wisconsin Supreme Court Election
Outside groups are buying television ads in bid to influence the Wisconsin Supreme Court election
Is the IRS Targeting Tea Party Aligned Groups?
Sixth Circuit court takes issues with IRS targeting Tea Party groups in strongly worded opinion
Lessons From Bernie Sanders Fundraising Campaign
How legions of fans have supported Bernie Sanders fundraising efforts and the lessons therein
Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Deeply Invested in 2016 Elections
Huge sums being spent by fossil fuel lobbyists in desperate attempt to sway voting this year
Where Obama’s Tech Industry Donors Are Going This Time
Tech industry donors to Obama’s election campaign aren’t set on a candidate this time around
Parties Still Refusing to End Money Politics Era
Populist campaigns reflect a revulsion to the money politics era that has consumed our democracy