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Parties Gain New Power in Elections | Seattle News
The Supreme Court just handed political parties a major win—striking down limits on how much they can spend coordinating with candidates. With midterms looming, this ruling empowers parties to direct funds more strategically, as seen when the Democratic Party in Maine pulled support from a candidate facing serious allegations. While experts say total spending won’t explode (super PACs already dominate), the decision bolsters parties’ control over campaign money. Republicans cheered it as leveling the playing field, while Democrats warn of increased influence from wealthy donors and corruption…
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