Better Parties, Better Government: A Realistic Program for Campaign Finance Reform
by By Gora, Joel M. and Wallison, Peter J.
Category: Political Science , Political Process , Political Parties

American Enterprise Institute fellow Wallison, and Gora (Brooklyn Law School), who argued in court against campaign finance reform for the American Civil Liberties Union, suggest that if there is corruption in US election financing, it can be corrected by removing the shackles from the political parties. If the two dominating political parties could raise and spend money at will, they say, the electoral system would be more competitive, the unique role and capabilities of political parties would be strengthened, and any candidate who raised money from any other source would be viewed with suspicion. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)