Thanks Tim!

Thanks for the plug, Bruce!

The emphasis on dollars has a variety of implications for American democracy:
-- excludes those without access to deep pockets
-- dominates the day-to-day activity of running for office
-- campaign resources are highly unequal
-- moves representation beyond the district

Unsurprisingly, candidates who raise more money are more successful at the ballot box, and one chapter explores the advantages in primary elections in particular.

But the broader aim is to rethink the value of money in American politics long before and well after election day.

Candidates also spend a lot of time dialing for dollars. A survey of House candidates shows that those with prior office experience spend more time on fundraising than on other campaign activities.