Factors affecting success and election campaigning Flashcards
What is an example of the public’s mood in affecting success?
After a school shooting the public may be more inclined to support gun control (Parkland shooting)
Example of a celebrity endorsement
Lady gaga and the MeToo movement
How many members do the NRA have?
approx. 5.5 million
How much did the Labour sector donate to Hilary Clinton in 2016?
$29m
What percentage of the agribusiness support went to Republican candidates 2016?
86%
How many of League of Conservative voters dirty dozen list were defeated in 2020?
6 of 12
What is a PAC?
A political committee that raises and spends ‘hard’ money with the purpose of electing or defeating candidates
What are the limitations on PACs?
They can give £5000 to a candidate per election cycle and £15,000 annually to a national party
What is the name of the NRA’s PAC?
Political Victory Fund which spent 30m in 2016 Presidential race
When did Super PAC’s emerge?
2010 after Citizens United/Speech Now cases which granted first amendment right applies to political expression
What Clinton’s main Super PAC?
Priorities USA Action
3 reasons that Super PAC’S and PAC’s are too powerful
1) Rich donors wield too much power
2) Legislators are in the pockets of powerful and wealthy individuals
3) Vital method in getting around campaign funding limits
3 reasons Super PAC’s and PAC’s are not too powerful
1) It does not guarantee election- Hilary outspent Trump
2) It is a fundamental right within the constitution
3) Party allegiance still remain strong, groups align themselves with their ‘natural party’ such as Human Rights campaign supported democrats
Example of an individual business funding a campaign
2018 Koch brothers donated $9m to the Republicans
