Who Is Buying the Election?
  • September 24, 2012

Who Is Buying the Election?

Who Is Buying the Election?

On Thursday, September 27th, at 3 PM, join Nation contributors George Zornick and Lee Fang, as well as Evan MacKinder of OpenSecrets.org, for a live video chat on money in the 2012 election.

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On Thursday, September 27th at 3 PM, Nation contributors George Zornick and Lee Fang will be joined by Evan Mackinder of OpenSecrets.org to discuss and answer reader questions on money in the 2012 election. RSVP for an email reminder and leave your incisive questions using the box below. See you on Thursday!
 

 
Before you join us, check out Lee’s work on the secret money from trade associations that is flooding the election, George’s reporting on efforts to enforce campaign finance reform and Evan’s work at the OpenSecrets blog.

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