GOVERNMENT & POLITICS »» STATUTES »» PUBLIC FUNDING OF ELECTIONS »» Jan 11, 2021

Many people say that most of the problems with our political system result from the large sums of money needed to finance election campaigns. It is estimated that about $6.5 billion was spent during the 2016 presidential election. Most campaign funds are spent on radio, television and Internet advertising. Critics of this system claim the candidate who airs the most television commercials will often win an election regardless of any other factor. Politicians often complain that fund-raising activities now take up more of their time than state business. Some advocates have proposed that the funding for these campaigns should be provided by taxpayers rather than special interest groups. Advocates claim the public