Institute of Politics

Over the past few years we have witnessed a paradigm shift in the role of money in American elections. Loosened limits impact who gives, how much, to whom, how resources are deployed, and overall campaign strategy, raising important questions about American democracy. With top donors, corporations, and labor unions playing an even bigger role in elections than before, how do candidates keep the grassroots engaged? How do campaigns, party committees, and outside groups transform financial war chests into victory at the polls? With over a billion dollars spent on the recent elections, what’s the real impact on this drastic increase of spending and what does it mean for 2016? Nicholas Confessore of The New York Times, Matea Gold of The Washington Post, and Kenneth Vogel of Politico join the Institute of Politics in a moderated conversation to discuss the role money played in the 2014 midterms, pivotal changes in the campaign finance landscape, and how money will likely impact the 2016 presidential race. John Dickerson, CBS political director and Slate magazine chief political correspondent, will moderate.