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In the United States, making a political contribution in another person's name is illegal, as is agreeing to be the named donor with someone else's money. [2] For example, a straw donor may contribute to a political campaign before being reimbursed by another, who is using that person as a conduit to exceed the limits on campaign contributions under the laws of a jurisdiction.
Mayer argues that while these donations are not political donations in the conventional sense of campaign funding to win elections, they have "changed the course of American politics" by changing how Americans think – convincing the public of the efficacy of Climate change denial, "lowering taxes and rolling back regulations, slashing the ...
Anti-"dark money" advertisement in April 2015 in the Union Station stop of the Washington Metro.The image was part of a comic book-themed campaign sponsored by three groups—AVAAZ, the Corporate Reform Coalition, and Public Citizen—aimed at pressuring Securities and Exchange Commission chairwoman Mary Jo White to rein in dark money.
An independent expenditure, in elections in the United States, is a political campaign communication that expressly advocates for the election or defeat of a clearly identified political candidate that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with – or at the request or suggestion of – a candidate, a candidate's authorized committee, or a political party. [1]
A 2017 study found that "only a small portion of Americans make campaign donations" and that both Democratic and Republican donors "are more ideologically extreme than other partisans, including primary voters. With respect to why individuals contribute, we show that donors appear responsive to their perception of the stakes in the election." [56]
Elizabeth Uihlein. Donations to Vance groups: $250,000 Net worth: $6.6 billion Source of wealth: President of Uline Check Out: 5 Presidents Who Raised Taxes the Most, and 5 Who Lowered Them
Senior campaign officials quickly organized calls with donors on Sunday and Monday to quell their concerns, NBC reported. One of these calls grew tense when a donor asked about the possible refund.
Meaning, it is illegal if the campaign has any involvement in the material content of the communication. Third, the conduct of those running the advertisement should not suggest any coordination with a candidate, party, or committee. Thus, even the campaign having substantial conversations with the spender prior to the communication is illegal.