Gumming Up the Works

Yes, let's create more rules and restrictions, as this will no doubt "fix" the system: Partisan Group 'Soft Money' Ban Sought.

And the irony is, the whole "get out the vote thing" was what really started "soft money" in the first place, and was settled by the Colorado case in 96 and then muddied by the BCRA and the recet SCOTUS decision.

Really, all these attempts to do the impossible, i.e., "take the money out of politics" and curtail "special interest" simply leads to more confusion, less transparency, and more creativity in getting around the rules.

And, no doubt, more money will be spent in all forms on this election than any other in history--and I will be able to say that same thing in 2024.