Fallacy of Campaign Finance Reform

Name: Fallacy of Campaign Finance Reform
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ISBN: 9780226734507

ISBN-10: 0226734501

ISBN-13: 9780226734507

Edition: 2006

Authors: John Samples

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At first glance, campaign finance reform looks like a good idea. McCain-Feingold, for instance, regulates campaigns by prohibiting national political parties from accepting soft money contributions from corporations, labor unions, and wealthy individuals. But are such measures, or any of the numerous and similarly restrictive proposals that have circulated through Washington in recent years, really good for our democracy?nbsp; John Samples says no, and here he takes a penetrating look into the premises and consequences of the long crusade against big money in politics. How many Americans, he asks, know that there is little to no evidence that campaign contributions really influence members…

Book details

List price: $29.00
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Publication date: 10/1/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 328
Size: 0.64" wide x 0.91" long x 0.13" tall
Weight: 1.452
Language: English



Preface


Introduction: Money and Speech



The Conflict of Ideals



The Madisonian Vision of Politics



The Progressive Vision of Politics



Four Illusions



The Corruption of Representation



Political Culture



Equality



Electoral Competition



Realities



The Origins of Modern Campaign Finance Law



McCain-Feingold and the Market for Incumbent Protection



A Liberalizing Agenda


Notes


Index