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Calvin Schrage
24:22 - 25:03
"the courts have upheld campaign contribution limits, recognizing that the risk of corruption is a true and real danger to our democracy."
“the courts have upheld campaign contribution limits, recognizing that the risk of corruption is a true and real danger to our democracy.”
- Speaker
- Calvin Schrage
- Timestamp
- 24:22 – 25:03
- Community
- Alaska News
- Location
- Alaska
- Captured at
- August 5, 2026
From the transcript
In fact, the courts have upheld campaign contribution limits, recognizing that the risk of corruption is a true and real danger to our democracy. And I would add that today, a candidate for state house, for state senate, or for governor can receive larger donations than if they were to run for U.S. Senate or U.S. House. Where the maximum donation they can receive is $3,500. Those limits are in place because, again, the risk of corruption is a real danger to our democracy. And finally, in the opposition statement, you'll see concerns that inflation will quickly make these limits irrelevant and too low for a candidate to be able to solicit the donations necessary to mount an effective campaign.
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