ABSTRACT

This book is concerned with how the system of congressional campaign financing and proposals for its reform affect key values. It focuses on specific problems with the sources of campaign funds, undesirable consequences of the campaign finance system, and difficulties with reforming the system.

chapter 2|8 pages

Up for Bid: A Common Cause View

part I|92 pages

Problems with Funding

part II|88 pages

Problematic Consequences

chapter 7|23 pages

The Incumbency Advantage

chapter 8|22 pages

Money and Congressional Behavior

chapter 9|22 pages

Member to Member Giving

chapter 10|18 pages

PACs and Parties

part III|74 pages

Problems with Reform

chapter 12|11 pages

Enhancing Enforcement

chapter 13|8 pages

Weakness of the FEC

chapter 14|17 pages

Prospects for Reform