The New Fat Cats: Members of Congress as Political Benefactors

by Ross K. Baker

At a time when campaign finance is already under scrutiny, the advent of these member or leadership PACs is perceived by many as cause for acute concern. There are those who suspect that trickery or misrepresentations characterizes the relationship between member PACs and those who habitually contribute to them. Others fear that member PACs siphon money from the party campaign committees, further weakening the parties and decreasing political competition...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0870783009
• ISBN13: 9780870783005
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Twentieth Century Foundation
• Length: 92 Pages