Quote by Robert McChesney

The number one lobby that opposes campaign finance reform in the United States is the National Association of Broadcasters.

The number one lobby that opposes campaign finance reform in

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This quote highlights the significant opposition faced by campaign finance reform in the United States, with the National Association of Broadcasters being identified as the primary lobby against it. As a powerful advocacy group representing broadcasters, they possess the means to influence public opinion as well as control the reach of political advertisements. Their opposition suggests that they benefit from the current campaign finance system, leading to questions about the influence of money in politics and the potential limitations it imposes on democratic processes.

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