#RaiseTheVote: McCutcheon could boost candidates, parties
Sean J Miller writes...
"The court’s decision to lift the aggregate contribution limits for individuals to candidates and national parties mean that major donors can now max out contributions of $32,400 to the three national committees of each party and aren’t bound by the aggregate biennial limit of $48,600 to candidates. Previously, they were limited to an aggregate limit of $123,200, of which only $74,600 could go to PACs and parties."
"...it does change how the many candidates who chased these big donors operate."
"With more money on the table, candidates will be spending more time soliciting, which means more time dialing for dollars."
Read the full article at Campaign & Elections.
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