Milyo Jeffrey D - Campaign Finance And American Democracy What The Public Really Thinks And Why It Matters - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: In recent decades and particularly since the Supreme court's controversial Citizens United decision lawmakers and other elites have told Americans that stricter campaign finance laws are needed to improve people's faith in the election process increase trust in the government and counter cynicism toward politics more generally. But as David M. Primo and Jeffrey D. Milyo argue politicians and the public alike would do well to reconsider the conventional wisdom in light of surprising empirical evidence to the contrary. Primo and Milyo probe original survey data to determine Americans sentiments on the role of money in politics what drives these sentiments and why they matter. What Primo and Milyo find is that while many individuals support the idea of reform they are also skeptical that reform would successfully limit corruption which Americans believe stains almost every fiber of the political system. Moreover support for campaign finance restrictions is deeply divided along party lines reflecting the polarization of our times. Ultimately Primo and Milyo contend American attitudes toward money in politics reflect larger fears about the health of American democracy fears that will not be allayed by campaign finance reform.
Title: Campaign Finance And American Democracy What The Public Really Thinks And Why It Matters
Author(s): Milyo Jeffrey D
Publisher: The University Of Chicago Press
Barcode: 9780226712949
Pages: 256 Pages
Publication Date: 10/19/2020
Category: Elections & Referenda