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PAC contributions are basically investments for the future, and incumbents are the most likely to return the investment.
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PACs tend to give more money to incumbents because incumbents have a higher likelihood of winning reelection. PACs want to support candidates who are already in power and have a proven track record of supporting their interests. Additionally, supporting incumbents can help PACs maintain access and influence in policymaking processes.
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What is TRUE of congressional incumbents who run for re-election?
Incumbents usually win, They are usually attract more campaign money and usually have a larger "war chest" of campaign money left over from previous campaigns.
Compared to House incumbents Senate incumbents are more likely to face the problem of?
raising enough money a reelection based on how much pork they acquired a strong challenger all of the above
What are some reasons incumbents are often successful in their reelection campaigns?
If incumbents want to run for office again, they have several advantages over opponents. They have name recognition, they funds to travel and meet with voters, and donors are more likely to give them money for their campaigns.
Campaign spending tends to be greatly more important to?
campaign spending tends to be gratly more important .
About what percent of all PAC contributions go to the incumbents?
more than 85% of PAC contributions in recent elections have gone to incumbents
Why is campaign finance reform so difficult?
because incumbent officials recieve more money than their opponents therefore why would these incumbents vote for reform? this would mean they get less money to campaign with "turkeys voting for an early christmas"
How much money can a Political Action Committee give to a candidate?
A political action committee can contribute $5000, provided it contributes to at least five different federal candidates each year. Beyond this, the laws permit corporations, unions, and other interest groups to form political action committees (PACs) and pay the costs of soliciting funds from private citizens for the PACs. However individuals may now contribute no more than $2300 to any candidate for federal office in any primary or general election.
Do liberals give more to the welfare state than the conservatives?
Conservatives are much more likely to give their OWN money as charity. Liberals give less of their own money, but are more likely to support giving taxpayer money to similar causes.
How do you get more money on miniplanet?
download the cheat site and it will give you more money than you wanted
What can the us give to Canada that they need more of?
more money
Does pizza delivery give you change?
if you give them more money yes
Should you give money to your friend?
you can give money to your friends if they ask for it, but if its for their birthday, try to get a little more creative
