The Supreme Court, through decisions like Citizens United, have had the most powerful impact on the design of campaign finance laws. This books questions whether they have been flying blind with their assumptions about perceived corruption and its impact on American's trust and participation. The book should have a significant impact on how we think about campaign finance reform and hopefully spur some innovative thinking. It is must read for policymakers scholars,
students and the engaged public.
Daron R. Shaw is Distinguished Teaching Professor and Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Chair of State Politics at the University of Texas at Austin. His research interests include public opinion and voting behavior, elections and campaigns, political parties, and survey research methodology. He is author of The Race to 270, co-author of Unconventional Wisdom, and co-author of The Turnout Myth. His work includes articles in American
Political Science Review, American Journal of Political Science, British Journal of Political Science, Journal of Politics, Political Research Quarterly, Political Behavior, Electoral Studies, Political Communication and Election Law Journal.
Brian E. Roberts is Professor of Government at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in applied American politics. His interests include corporate political behavior and, more generally, campaign finance. His work includes articles in American Political Science Review,
American Journal of Political Science, British Journal of Political Science, Journal of Politics, and Election Law Journal.
Mijeong Baek is currently a senior researcher at the Korean Consulate General in Los Angeles. Her research interests include public opinion, election campaigns, and American foreign policy.