Better Parties, Better Government: A Realistic Program for Campaign Finance Reform

by Peter Wallison and Joel M. Gora

Every federal campaign finance reform law enacted since 1971--ostensibly intended to keep politicians honest and limit the influence of contributors--has in reality protected incumbents by reducing the funds available to challengers. Although the courts have struck down many of the most egregious incumbent-protection measures enacted by Congress, important ones still remain--particularly restrictions on what political parties can spend in support...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0844742708
• ISBN13: 9780844742700
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: AEI Press
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.0"