Super PACs are a big advantage for presidential candidates, but do the donors really appreciate them? The article titled Election 2016: Jeb Bush Donors Balk At Pricey Demands discusses how donors who donate to the Jeb Bush super PAC are not receiving the praise and thanks from Jeb Bush that they deserve. Donors giving somewhere in the million dollar range or more are still receiving personal phone calls or meetings with
Jeb, but those who give between 5 and 15 thousand dollars have received no thanks or time to lobby a cause. This article also explained super PACs and the Citizens United decision, so it was very relative to our class.
It was interesting to learn how much campaign financing has changed recently. I wonder if both candidates and donors will continue to embrace super PACs in the future or if they will bring more negative response like this article. The article said that Jeb is not allowed to coordinate with this super PAC, but if he is still able to talk to donors and possibly hear their input on legislation, will he feel obligated to please the large donors?
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
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How accurate are marijuana polls?
The article titled Here's how much the public opinion on legalizing marijuana has changed shows a graph of research conducted by the PEW Research Center showing the huge shift that has taken place recent years regarding America's view towards marijuana legalization. 53% of Americans favor legalization which is the highest amount of support ever in America. Those between the ages of 18 to 34 had the most support.
From looking at the chart it appears that support will continue to rise and eventually lead to legalization in more states, especially once people see that they will now be considered a majority if they support legalization of marijuana.
I was surprised that this survey was only conducted among telephone calls to 1,500 citizens. The article does not say that people were called around the country either. It seems hard to believe that this poll is super accurate, but it will still probably influence the minds of many people.
From looking at the chart it appears that support will continue to rise and eventually lead to legalization in more states, especially once people see that they will now be considered a majority if they support legalization of marijuana.
I was surprised that this survey was only conducted among telephone calls to 1,500 citizens. The article does not say that people were called around the country either. It seems hard to believe that this poll is super accurate, but it will still probably influence the minds of many people.
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