The political candidates and parties fund campaigns by holding large fundraisers several times during a year. to help out political candidates and parties the Federal Election Campaign Act ( FECA ) which reports the name of every person who contributes $200 or more in a year. ( FECA lessens the possibilility of political corruption.)
People with political ideas or special needs often give money to people who support their position. Some people buy access to government officials with the hope of special favors by supporting their campaigns; some even give money to both candidates for this purpose.
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Soft money was going into political campaigns
Campaigns have raised funds faster from more individuals. (novanet)
Campaigns have raised funds faster from more individuals. (novanet)
Raise money for political campaigns
Campaign financing is used by interest groups to raise money for political campaigns. Financing campaigns can be done at the federal, state, or local level.
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To reelected political campaigns.
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hard money is given directly to political campaigns, while soft money is given to political parties for "voter education."
A major motivation of contributors to political campaigns is that money equals influence.
Companies give money to political campaigns because they want the party to help them later with tax breaks and other things.