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Arguments for and against regulation of campaign finance Financing of American congressional, presidential, gubernatorial, and state legislative campaigns Patterns in the campaign contributions of individuals and organized interests Campaign finance in Canada, Latin America, Israel, and Australia

About the Author

Robert G. Boatright is an associate professor of political science at Clark University. He is the author of Interest Groups and Campaign Finance Reform in the United States and Canada (2011) and Expressive Politics: Issues Strategies of Congressional Challengers (2004). He has published articles on interest group activities in campaigns, campaign finance, and congressional elections.