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1 online resource (219 pages) |
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Power, Conflict, and Democracy: American Politics Into the 21st Century |
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Power, Conflict, and Democracy: American Politics Into the 21st Century
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| Contents |
CONTENTS; Preface; Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Who Are the Financiers of Congressional Elections?; Chapter 3: What Motivates Donors?; Chapter 4: Candidates, Donors, and Fundraising Techniques; Chapter 5: The Contribution; Chapter 6: The Donors Contact Congress; Chapter 7: Congressional Donors and Campaign Reform; Chapter 8: Conclusion; Appendix: Methodology; Notes; References; INDEX |
| Summary |
Individual donors play a critical role in financing congressional elections, accounting for more than half of all money raised in House campaigns. But significant donors (defined here as those contributing more than 200) are the least understood participants in the system. Defenders assert that contributing money to campaigns is part of a broader pattern of civic involvement and is free speech that gives a voice to various interests. Detractors argue that these contributions are undemocratic, enabling wealthy citizens to overwhelm the voices of the many and to promote narrow business and polic |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
United States. Congress -- Elections -- Finance
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United States. Congress fast |
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Campaign funds -- United States
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Campaign funds
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Herrnson, Paul S
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Green, John C
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Powell, Lynda W
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Wilcox, Clyde
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| ISBN |
9780231513029 |
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023151302X |
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