In [[campaign finance]], hard money means contributions directly to a [[politician]]-candidate's campaign for him to spend however he thinks best. This is the most direct type of campaign support that can be given to a candidate. Accordingly, it is the most highly regulated form of campaign expenditure. | In [[campaign finance]], hard money means contributions directly to a [[politician]]-candidate's campaign for him to spend however he thinks best. This is the most direct type of campaign support that can be given to a candidate. Accordingly, it is the most highly regulated form of campaign expenditure. |