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Can Kamala Take the Money … Legally?

Jul 25, 2024
Notre Dame law professor Derek Muller joins Sarah and David to discuss the legality of swapping party nominees, Kamala inheriting Biden's PAC money, challenges in Ohio, and the complexities of campaign finance laws. They also tackle the meaning of 'natural-born citizen,' faithless electors, and the role of political parties in primaries.
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  • Campaign finance laws balance contribution limitations and transparency needs, impacting political outcomes.
  • State laws binding electors question the electoral college purpose and Congress's influence on the decision.

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Campaign Finance: Balancing Restrictions and Disclosure

Campaign finance laws pose a challenge in determining the balance between limitations on contributions and the need for transparency. Small money donations have driven polarization, showing unexpected outcomes. Loosening some restrictions with thresholds for disclosure could be beneficial.

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