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Blind Trusts As A Model For Campaign Finance Reform, Perry A. Pirsch
Blind Trusts As A Model For Campaign Finance Reform, Perry A. Pirsch
Perry A Pirsch
BLIND TRUSTS AS A MODEL FOR CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM
Perry A. Pirsch, MA
University of Nebraska, 2012
In this thesis, I explore whether blind trusts present a viable option for campaign finance reform. More specifically, would either permitting (voluntary) or requiring (mandatory) anonymous donations for political campaigns allow for fully funded, yet privately funded, campaigns while preventing problems, whether real or perceived, such as buying influence (quid pro quo) or buying access, which are traditionally associated with large campaign donations?
To study this question, I have examined the constitutional origins of the need to fund federal campaigns, Congress’ power to …