Public Funding

As Supreme Court Hears Landmark Campaign Finance Case, Public Funding Solution is Missing

Bob Kerrey | Posted 11.11.2009 | Politics


Bob Kerrey

When campaign finance legislation levels up rather than limits down political speech, the result is more candidates from diverse backgrounds competing for support. Call it the ''more speech'' solution.

The Obama Money Situation

Rick Hasen | Posted 10.10.2008 | Politics


Rick Hasen

The race is indeed tightening, which explains why the Obama campaign wants a lot of money -- a little panic is probably a good thing from their perspective.

McCain Slams Obama Over Public Funding Rethink

New York Times | MICHAEL COOPER and JEFF ZELENY | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


Senators Barack Obama and John McCain tussled directly Friday over how they will pay for their campaigns, with Mr. McCain challenging Mr. Obama to abi...