Day 84: Understanding Political Action Committees (PACs) and Citizens United
08/14/24 • 37 min
Join me as we dive into Political Action Committees (PACs) and explore their significant role in American elections. We’ll discuss how PACs work, the impact of the Citizens United ruling, and how to identify who’s really behind the money. Whether new to politics or a seasoned veteran, this episode will help you understand how these powerful entities shape our democracy.
Join me as we dive into Political Action Committees (PACs) and explore their significant role in American elections. We’ll discuss how PACs work, the impact of the Citizens United ruling, and how to identify who’s really behind the money. Whether new to politics or a seasoned veteran, this episode will help you understand how these powerful entities shape our democracy.
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