Whereas Federal Elections have SuperPACs that allow unlimited funds going to politicians (since the Citizens United decision determined that "money is speech"), in Kentucky, the Campaign Finance laws are still in place. I'd be in favor of having Campaign Finance Reform to where all candidates get equal airtime, equal access to debates, and the Kentucky people get to see all of their possible candidates, and make the best choice from there. Instead of being bombarded with politicians constantly asking you for money (which they'll save somehow by cutting taxes later on?), this "welfare for politicians" levels the playing field, for Democrats and Republicans, as well as Independents.
If my friend wanted to chip in $5 for my campaign, in Kentucky, they'd have to fill out the form above. They would have to write down their name, address, occupation, and employer, AND their spouse's name, address, occupation, and employer.
The questionnaire above, printed by the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance Staff, asks Kentucky citizens who donate money, to also answer the questions:
"Have you made any other contributions this election?"
and
"How many people will be coming to the fundraiser?
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