In this episode, we take a closer look at the justifications Democrats give for accepting big donations. We argue that, even if everyone is of sound character and well-intentioned, there’s good reason to think that big money has a corrupting influence on politicians. And we also discuss whether, as a matter of practical necessity, Democrats must accept big donations in order to beat out their Republican opponents.
In this episode, we take a closer look at the justifications Democrats give for accepting big donations. We argue that, even if everyone is of sound character and well-intentioned, there’s good reason to think that big money has a corrupting influence on politicians. And we also discuss whether, as a matter of practical necessity, Democrats must accept big donations in order to beat out their Republican opponents.