This year’s spending to elect a president and members of Congress will hit at least $15.9 billion – putting 2024 on track to become the nation’s most expensive federal election, according to a new analysis from OpenSecrets, a nonpartisan organization that tracks money in politics.
It’s important to note that the FEC has a number of vacancies right now. In order to meet and review audits and complaints, the Committee must comprise at least four members. Currently there are just three, and Congress is unlikely to confirm a fourth soon. Even if someone were to notice wrongdoing or violation in the bounds of a leadership PAC, there isn’t much that could be done.
To me this is the bit to worry about the most. What little rules do exist couldn’t even be enforced.
And which party can we expect to a) not follow the rules and b) wait for the stature of limitations to expire and get away with cheating?
To me this is the bit to worry about the most. What little rules do exist couldn’t even be enforced.
And which party can we expect to a) not follow the rules and b) wait for the stature of limitations to expire and get away with cheating?