Bans solicitation of campaign contributions on federal property, including the White House and Congress. Raises allowable campaign donations to candidates running against self-financing rivals. Requires television and radio stations to make public information relating to all broadcast political advertising, including ads paid for by independent organizations. Requires more frequent disclosure for various party fund-raising committees, and orders the FEC to put information on the Internet within 24 hours of receipt. Requires broadcasters to comply with existing law that they charge candidates the lowest advertising rate available during the year.
People are just overwhelmed and turned off by the endless campaign.
The McCain-Feingold bill is expected to pass the Senate on Monday after five years of failure. If it works as intended, it would give voters more information about who is behind the political attack ads they see. It might make those groups more accountable. It might reduce the noise level of the air wars. He's referring to the influence of big money on the way politicians make laws.