How 2016 Candidates Are Navigating Campaign Finance Regulations

July 13, 2015

The 2016 presidential campaigns are pushing the boundaries on America’s campaign finance laws.

Editor’s Note: The Millennial Voices series is written by and for Millennials to foster nonpartisan discussion. Alex Deitz is a senior at the University of Oregon. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author.

Most Millennials agree the influence of money in politics is rising in the United States. Almost two-thirds of Millennials (63%) say government regulations favor special interest over the public. However, anyone looking for a 2016 presidential candidate willing to lessen this influence is likely wasting their time. 

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