First we need to under stand what "soft money" is. "Soft money" is an unregulated and unlimited contribution to political parties and campaigns (Kohlberg 1). The parties and the candidates are constantly asking big corporations and business for contributions to their campaigns. Executives are becoming tired of constant appeals for "soft money" funds that may not even serve their interests (Borrus 34). "Soft money" has risen twenty- five percent in the past four years. "Soft money' is a travesty," gripes Robert Stuart, the former chairmen or Quaker Oats (35). Business Week took a poll from 400 top executives of the major contributors to campaigns. Of those 400 two thirds wanted to put a stop to "soft money" contributions. Some say that "soft money" is

Alter, Jonathan. "The Belt ways Bank Shot" Newsweek 6 October 1997 p. 33

Weinberger, Caspar W. "Campaign funding Reform Now" Forbs 19 May 1997 p. 37

Janger A., Stephen. "McCain - Feingold bill" Current Issues p. 27-31

Alter, Jonathan. "The Belt ways Bank Shot" Newsweek 6 October 1997 p. 33

Rosendranz, E. Joshua. "Campaign Reform: The Hidden Killers" The Nation 5 May 1997 p. 16

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