Checkbook Democracy: How Money Corrupts Political Campaigns, by Darrell M. West, 219 pages. - Review - book review
This year, the money has been coming in and out of political campaigns at a particularly furious pace. Collectively, U.S. House candidatesraised more money by Aug. 27than House candidates raised during the entire 2014 midterm election cycle, and Senate candidates weren’t far behind. Ad volume...
Money laundering is an ancient felonious practice and Manafort is hardly the first political figure to get himself mixed up in it. In October 2005, for instance, U.S. congressman Tom DeLay was indicted on money laundering charges, forcing him to step down as House Majority Leader. Money ...
At the other end of the spectrum, celebrity accounts can rake in multimillions for a single post. Here are the most important factors influencing how much money a creator can make on Instagram: Follower count One common way to categorize Instagram influencers and their earning potential is to ...
Potter, the former FEC commissioner, said the FEC has become "deadlocked, gridlocked, paralyzed," and unable to deal with any complaints coming in about the way campaigns are spending their money. "What's happened in the political world is people have said, 'Well, no one's going to go ...
1% to 20% or more, depending on the product and level of referral volume. For online campaigns, a customized link or referral code is used to track sales. In this sense, it is a source ofpassive incomesince the affiliate can continue to earn money once they have set up their campaign....
Social media marketing is often more cost-effective with great exposure, though it requires ongoing maintenance and might have unintended negative feedback consequences. Why Is Social Media Marketing (SMM) So Powerful? The power of SMM is driven by the unparalleled capacity of social media in three...
For many businesses, building a brand is the result of a long, organic process; however, with the right intentions—from developing the right concept tocreating a logo—you can jump start your brand building. Let’s dive in to how you can build your brand in just ten simple steps: ...
Analysis paralysis, grass is greener syndrome, longing for the road not traveled: How the success of the women’s movement has left us stumped in the face of limitless options -- and how to get over it.
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