POLI 4034 Chapter : 04-Nov
Document Summary
Riegel captures lion"s share of 2,7 mill spent locally on senate ads. The 201midterm elections arks a new level of collaboration between candidates and independent groups, eroding the barrier that is supposed to separate those running for office forego their big money allies. The vast sums of cash raised by ind groups have reordered the political landscape, compelling campaigns to find new ways to communicate their wants and needs without officially coordinating with the candidate. Cand and ind groups have tried to bring their operations in alignment as much as possible this year. The dem and reps and candidates put their plans in the public realm so the outside groups can see what they"re doing. So the outside groups can also see and work in another area. Coordinating is not allowed, but now they just put it in the open public. Too much emphasis on early contests like new hampshire.
