By THOMAS L. KRANNAWITTER, PH.D. | Liberty Lyceum Substack
Campaign finance laws—not merely McCain-Feingold—were at the heart of the recent jury conviction of Donald Trump. A more accurate title, therefore, could be: Revenge of Campaign Finance Reform Laws.
The essence of campaign finance laws and regulations should be offensive—even outrageous—to self-governing United States citizens. Imagine those in government commanding how and when and whether you spend your own money, and then demanding detailed reports when you do.
That’s what campaign finance reform laws are all about: Controlling the many in ways that benefit established, incumbent political elites.
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