Money talks: in defense of common-sense approach to judicial review of campaign contribution limits

Article Abstract:

The authors discuss a US 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on a Missouri law limiting campaign contributions. The court's requirement that a State must present proof of an objectively reasonable perception of corruption due to contributions at or near the contribution limit is also discussed.

States

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Campaign contribution limits: pandering to public fears about "big money" and protecting incumbents

Article Abstract:

The author discusses First Amendment challenges to a Missouri law setting a limit on campaign contributions. The differing approaches of the Supreme Court and the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals to the issue are analyzed.

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The enforcement blues: formal and informal sanctions for campaign finance violations

Article Abstract:

The authors analyze the results of a study comparing the enforcement provisions of the Federal Election Commission with those of California's Fair Political Practices Commission.

California, Comparative analysis, California. Fair Political Practices Commission

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