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...three-judge panel struck down two crucial clauses. First, they ruled that the prohibition on unlimited donations to political parties, known as soft money, violated the First Amendment. The provision would have allowed for some “party building” activities while ensuring that soft money does not remain a back door method for the indirect funding of candidates. Soft money donations began in the 1970s as a way for parties to finance encouraging participation in the political process. But parties now spend the cash largely on attack ads that increase voter cynicism and provide little useful information...
...role in several of 2004’s most critical Democratic primaries, including the one in Virginia. The assistance of Saunders and Jarding may indeed swing these voters into Graham’s camp. However, the Florida senator should be careful not to neglect what is arguably the most crucial factor in gaining the NASCAR vote: being tough on national security issues...
...would be fooling ourselves if we thought that preventative education would have an enormous effect in and of itself, as studies have shown that the effects of preventative education are extremely limited,” said Arthur Kleinman, professor of anthropology. “Alcohol is the crucial issue...
...sale’s opponents—including Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Mass. Governor W. Mitt Romney—have consistently said they fear that Harvard’s ownership of the 91 acres could jeopardize the sprawling railyard situated on the land, which, they say, provides crucial rail access close to Boston’s port and is essential to the region’s economy...
Conditions in Detroit for Nationals—likely big waves with light wind—will make it crucial that the Crimson is adept at handling its boats. As a result, Harvard will spend some of the month of May practicing on Boston Harbor with BC, a team that owns 420s...