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Campaign spending isn't the problem – where the money comes from is

  • Written by Richard Briffault, Joseph P. Chamberlain Professor of Legislation, Columbia University
Lots of money is spent on campaigns. But is that a problem?Shutterstock

The tide of campaign money seems to be running high and threatening to swamp our democracy.

For the first time, the cost of congressional elections is likely to surpass US$5 billion.

Certainly, $5 billion sounds like a lot to spend on a midterm election. But consider the stakes...

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