Independent Expenditure Campaigns: Growth and Impact

Independent Expenditure campaigns play an increasingly important role in elections both in California and across the nation. What was the impact of IEs in California this year? Do they make a difference? What are the advantages and potential dangers for candidates? How is the role of IEs likely to change in coming cycles?

Panelists:
Laiza Garcia, PAC Director, California Association of Realtors, and member of the Institute of Governmental Studies National Advisory Council
Alma Hernandez, SEIU
Cassandra Walker Pye, 3.14 Communications
Marty Wilson, Vice President for Public Affairs, California Chamber of Commerce
Karen Skelton, Founder and President, Skelton Strategies, and member of the Institute of Governmental Studies National Advisory Council - Moderator