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Why Are U.S. Elections So Long? - EARLY ACCESS, AD-FREE, AND UNCENSORED (Patreon)

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2023-11-06 22:26:31
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Hi. In today's episode, we look at the election-industrial complex, why U.S. election season drags on for so long, and what we could do to lessen the influence of corporate money on politics.

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Why Are U.S. Elections So Long? – EARLY ACCESS, AD-FREE, AND UNCENSORED

Hi. In today's episode, we look at the election-industrial complex, why U.S. election season drags on for so long, and what we could do to lessen the influence of corporate money on politics. Executive Producer - Katy Stoll Hosted by Cody Johnston Directed by Will Gordh Written by Ella Yurman Edited by Gregg Meller Produced by Jonathan Harris Associate Producer - Quincy Tucker Post-Production Supervisor - John Conway Researcher - Marco Siler-Gonzales Graphics by Clint DeNisco Head Writer - David Christopher Bell Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:57 - Why American Election Season Is So Long 9:03 - Cui Bono? 13:52 - An Endless Cycle 17:11 - Citizens United and Super PACs 30:35 - Fixing This

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matt rascon

And as of this week the 2024 elections “officially” begin.

Michael G Williams

I’m still in support of eating politicians if they keep this shit up

Nearby Couch

That is a pretty killer MC Escher joke and you just rode right past it

matt rascon

Also worth noting that current FEC regulations and requirements can effectively limit who can run by making those without financial backing face steeper challenges. IThe FEC requires filing after raising and/or spending 5,000$. At that point you need a treasurer, a campaign manager, a campaign committee, and a separate account and tax ID for campaign contributions. If you try running a genuine grassroots campaign without financial or party backing, just reaching $5,000 places additional financial burden and time commitment on those that might otherwise be excellent candidates but lack the time or money to continue while still keeping themselves and their families afloat. The current system helps in keeping out the poor, and independent candidates that aren’t independently wealthy. This leads to challengers needing to either give in to the system and fundraising instead of campaigning as we see … or, going no-donor and trying to do everything via coupons, deals, and word of mouth to stay under that 5,000$. (Also worth noting that limit would include filing fees, any message is voter guides, and covers both the primary and general general election) * fun bonus: the voter guide message can cost 2,000-3,000+ and candidates have to pay for each county separately. If for example you’re around San Diego, CA. That could mean having to pay for San Diego & Riverside. Easily costing over 5,000 just there.

Steve French

What's making me feel like I've entered the Twilight Zone is that Josh freaking Hawley just introduced a bill that would essentially reverse Citizens United. Things are weird!

Thereal_VanWalsh

Thanks for finding my marbles, y'all! I thought I lost 'em

Andrew Carkner

As someone who volunteered in Canadian federal elections for two decades, I have to give credit to Elections Canada for quietly avoiding most of these problems

Edward First

This episode persuaded me to upgrade my membership

Birga Muesto

gotta admit I kinda miss the ads haha but now I get a PERSONAL message from Cody JUST FOR ME and for no one else!!!! yay patreon!

Steve French

Before I got involved in electoral politics, I often wondered why there seemed to be so few grifters on the left side of the political spectrum. Now I know: they're all political consultants. It's honestly the only job besides police where you can consistently fail at the one thing you are being paid to do and still be considered employable.