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Running a political campaign can be very expensive, especially if you want to get your message out to a large number of people. Let's say that Jane Smith wants to run for office in a medium-sized city. She needs to hire a staff (people to arrange and co-ordinate her schedule, handle media interviews, as well as to run her campaign office and answer questions from potential voters (or potential volunteers); she needs to arrange events, where she speaks to the public and discusses her views-- renting a room or a hall or a large venue is another expense; she needs to print up campaign literature that she can give out or send to interested citizens; and she needs to buy commercial time on TV and radio, and in print, so that people can become familiar with her message... and if she has a tough opponent, she will want to run ads that make that person look bad and make herself look like the right choice.
All of these expenses are necessary in a medium sized city, so imagine how much more it costs to run for a major office like senator or even president. Hiring an outdoor stadium or other venues for your events, having a large staff, renting planes or buses or other campaign vehicles, doing publicity, having lots of signs and buttons and campaign literature... this all costs a lot of money, as does having an up-to-date presence on social media, and strategies to reach different audiences depending on their age, ethnicity, and top issues. And let's not forget that one 30-second advertisement on TV in the larger cities can cost thousands of dollars (depending on when it airs), and an entire schedule of ads requires an even bigger sum of money. This means campaigns must continue to come up with more cash for spreading their own message and raising doubts about their opponents. It also means that even if you are a person with great ideas and a desire to run for office, unless you have access to lots of money, your ideas may never reach the people who might want to vote for you.
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A large percentage of the money spent on political campaigns during the 1980s and 1990s came from?
Unregulated soft funds
What is political rest?
Political rest refers to a period where the political campaigns and tensions are neutral. This paves way for leaders to focus on development projects as time is not wasted in politicking.
How much money did lady gaga raise?
about 1.4 billion $
How much money did Katy perry raise for charity from her California dreams tour?
1266,300
Why did Michael Jackson raise money?
Michael Jackson raised money because he felt bad for the poor and for all the homeless people in Africa so he decided to give them a surprising donation. he is awesome!!!!!
A political action committee is used to?
Raise money for political campaigns
What do interest groups establish to 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.
A group that can raise money for the purpose of contributing to candidates or spending on campaigns is known as a(n)?
political action committee
What problem with campaign financing did the passage of the mccain feingold law in 2002 attempt to solve?
Soft money was going into political campaigns
How has the internet been used to raise funds political campaigns?
Campaigns have raised funds faster from more individuals. (novanet)
How has the internet been used to raise funds for political campaigns?
Campaigns have raised funds faster from more individuals. (novanet)
Who contributes the majority of money to political campaigns?
Lobbyist
Pacs give money to whom?
To reelected political campaigns.
Who do most political action committees give their money to?
Campaigns
What is the primary difference between hard money and soft money?
hard money is given directly to political campaigns, while soft money is given to political parties for "voter education."
What best describes a major motivation of contributors to political campaigns?
A major motivation of contributors to political campaigns is that money equals influence.
What is a action committee?
Different groups contribute money to political campaigns. One kind of group is called a political action committee (PAC). Members of a political action committee have the same beliefs about certain public policies. PACs also work between elections. Other temporary groups form just to raise money for campaigns. A political action committee (PAC) is a Political arm of a special interest group that seeks to influence elections and public policy decisions. Different groups contribute money to political campaigns. One kind of group is called a political action committee (PAC). Members of a political action committee have the same beliefs about certain public policies. PACs also work between elections. Other temporary groups form just to raise money for campaigns. A political action committee (PAC) is a Political arm of a special interest group that seeks to influence elections and public policy decisions.In the United States, a political action committee, or PAC, the name commonly given to a private group, regardless of size, organized to elect political candidates or to advance the outcome of a political issue or legislation
