Paying for Politics

Analyzes the objectives & results of current campaign finance reform, namely the enactment of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) of 2002, & proposes an alternative approach -- a tax credit for individual political contributions. The structure & implications of the campaign finance...

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Published in:Southern California law review 2005-03, Vol.78 (3), p.591-667
Main Authors: de Figueiredo, John M, Garrett, Elizabeth
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Citizen Participation
Contributions (Donations)
Financial Support
Political Campaigns
Political Parties
Presidents
Reform
United States of America
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Summary:Analyzes the objectives & results of current campaign finance reform, namely the enactment of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) of 2002, & proposes an alternative approach -- a tax credit for individual political contributions. The structure & implications of the campaign finance system for legal scholars & policymakers reveal a lesser role of special interests & stronger role of individual donors via small contributions. The objectives of campaign finance reform including curtailing corruption & increasing citizen participation. Challenges facing the Presidential Election Campaign Fund & the BCRA are identified, & the elements of a tax credit proposal are outlined. L. Collins Leigh
ISSN:0038-3910