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Money
A key area of contention in the campaign finance reform debate has
been "soft money." While contributions to a specific candidate
-- "hard money" -- are limited, "soft money" contributions
are unlimited. The loophole is that "soft money" contributions
go to the national party for "get out the vote" drives,
instead of directly to the candidate. Yet, the party knows why the
"soft money" contribution is made and ensures that candidates
attracting the money benefit. Campaign finance reform initiatives
aim to limit soft money. However, its opponents argue that money donated
for political campaigns is a form of free speech. Many making this
argument benefit from this system, however they count with them two
unlikely allies: members of the Congressional Black Caucus and the
American Civil Liberties Union. The former argue that soft money is
essential in "get out the vote" drives, while the latter
agree with the argument that political money is a form of free speech.
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