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Super PACs Threaten Federalism, Reshaping Government Structure and Political Influence.

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The Campaign Finance Safeguards of Federalism
Garrick B. Pursley

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The article discusses how campaign finance and federalism are connected. Super PACs, created after Citizens United, can weaken political safeguards that protect states' influence. This could change our government system significantly. It suggests that new campaign spending rules might be needed to protect federalism, even if it goes against the First Amendment.