Financing the 1992 Election

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The ninth study of presidential-year election campaign financing, analyzing the wide variety of sources presidential candidates drew on before the conventions, and how the parties paid for the conventions and the general election. Also examines the legislative campaigns, how the money was spent, reform efforts, and post-election trends. A new chapter in this edition delves into soft money, which is raised and spent outside regulatory restraints, but on activities designed to influence the election. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)