What Are Super PACs And How Do They Impact Elections? | Defined | Forbes

Political campaigns can cost a lot of money and require support from outside sources. One way campaigns get their money is through political action committees. The largest PACs, that are able to give unlimited amounts of money to candidates, are called Super PACs. Legally independent from the candidate, these committees attract money from donors who are interested in supporting particular candidates who they think will shape the country the way they want. But what impact do these organizations have on the democratic process?

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[StartupFundingEventGlobal]

So much money wasted.. aren't there more important things to spend on?

[joshcanizaro]

Well explained, just need to understand more how the pacs create such a wide gap of influence

[danielamacleod]

A very compelling explanation. Status quo must change!

[pattypimpddy]

They are really talented in finding loopholes through linguistic technicalities ✡️

[drwombat]

So to get this turned over, does a candidate need to make their own super pac where all the donations go directly to them (thus highlighting the complete side step of FEC limits) to demonstrate how absurd this is?

[kennedykebaso]

Hey Chison, a bunch of friends with African origins have asked me to form an ‘African African’ Super PAC to support Kamala Harris. This large group is comprised of American citizens who still consider themselves more of African than American in various aspects. We tend to feel better and fully defined when referred to as DIASPORA AFRICANS, AFRICAN AFRICANS, or AMERICAN AFRICANS. Please advise

[Cantfindahable]

Yes legalized corruption. I aLways vote for the ones they attempt to “ smear “ makes sense that I’m voting against corruption by doing so!

[Bradimoose]

If it really mattered they wouldn't let us vote.

[veganconservative]

I find it both insulting and embarrassing that voters are swayed by advertising so much. Decisions should be based on what the candidates say and do and not the quantity and 'glitz' of ad campaigns.

[mohamadrudy]

Not 1YEAR OR 5YR..BUT TILL THEM DEAD.👍🗾ain't jepan

[analytics]

The First Amendment is tough to get around I know.

[JudgeDredd_]

I clicked on here to say if you put any attention into politics then you have already lost. Nothing you do will ever impact politics.

[analytics]

No, all political voices are not supposed to be equal even though you may state that it's so. By what measure? Where is this said? In the Constitution? No. But Citizens United say unions are allowed to spend and corporations are allowed. Fair as can be. And there is no rule preventing more small donors from giving, not Citizens United or any other law or ruling.. They simply don't care.

[arafchowdhury]

Ban lobbying pacs and establish one party system