Gitell, Seth,

"The Democratic Party Suicide Bill". Seth Gitell. - Atlantic Monthly, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 37, Global Issues, 1522-3221; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: "The Democratic Party Suicide Bill", July/Aug. 2003; pp. 106+.

"Democrats knew that campaign-finance reform would cripple their fundraising ability--but they backed the idea anyway, largely on principle. Republicans knew that it would give their party an even bigger edge than it already had--but they staunchly opposed it, also largely on principle. The fate of McCain-Feingold ultimately rests with the Supreme Court. But principle has already cost the Democrats plenty." (ATLANTIC MONTHLY) This article discusses the McCain-Feingold Act and examines the effect campaign-finance reform has upon political figures.

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Democratic Party (U.S.)
Republican Party (U.S.)


Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (2002)


Actions and defenses
Campaign funds--Law and legislation
Fund raising

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