What Was the Main Difference in Fund-Raising in the 2012

question 33

Multiple Choice

What was the main difference in fund-raising in the 2012 presidential election compared to past presidential elections?

• A)the importance of traditional PACs
• B)the importance of super PACs
• C)the inability of the Republicans to get contributions over the Internet
• D)the willingness of ordinary citizens to contribute to the two campaigns
• E)the ability of 527s to raise money for the campaigns

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