Difference between revisions of "Soft money"

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soft money is greenbacks that aren't backed by gold or silver
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Soft money are donations and expenditures that are spent indirectly on elections in ways other than donations to a candidate's campaign.
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Soft money is subject to fewer regulations because it is not spent as effectively as [[hard money]].  For example, soft money cannot be used to "expressly advocate" voting for a candidate.

Revision as of 01:26, July 6, 2007

Soft money are donations and expenditures that are spent indirectly on elections in ways other than donations to a candidate's campaign.

Soft money is subject to fewer regulations because it is not spent as effectively as hard money. For example, soft money cannot be used to "expressly advocate" voting for a candidate.