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100 1  Samples, John Curtis, |d1956-
245 14 The fallacy of campaign finance reform / |cJohn Samples.
250    1st ed.
260    Chicago : |bUniversity of Chicago Press, |c2006.
300    1 online resource (391 p.)
336    text |btxt
337    computer |bc
338    online resource |bcr
500    Description based upon print version of record.
520    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?. 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,
546    English
504    Includes bibliographical references (p. [293]-362) and index.
505 0  The Madisonian vision of politics -- The progressive vision of politics -- The corruption of representation -- Political culture -- Equality -- Electoral competition -- The origins of modern campaign finance law -- McCain-Feingold and the market for incumbent protection -- A liberalizing agenda.
650  0 Campaign funds |zUnited States.
650  0 Campaign funds |xLaw and legislation |zUnited States.
776     |z0-226-73450-1
906    BOOK