Super Pacs and the election    

It all started on 2010, when James Bopp the lawyer who first represented Citizens United in the case that ended up in the Supreme Court, which ruled that corporations and unions could give money to political committees active in election campaigns. That decision and subsequent lower court decisions have led to Super PACS, what is technically known in federal election code as an "independent expenditure-only committee”

The role of super PACS is similar to that of traditional political-action committees. They advocate for the election or defeat of candidates for federal office by purchasing television, radio and print advertisements and other media. There are conservative super PAC and liberal super PAC..

Today, there are a functionally infinite number of venues to distribute a message. But there are a finite number of really good places where tens of millions of people will see your message whether or not they mean to.  And there are a finite number of times you can thrust a message into somebody’s mailbox or call somebody’s house before they tune out everything. With enough money, you could monopolize all of those.

The last election was a pure example for the PAC impact, and the corporate speech role in the presidency election. The 2012 election is the first presidential election to be heavily influenced by SuperPAC money. 

I think those who support the superPAC don’t see the dangerous, and impact of all that money. The most uncomfortable thing is their sources, and who he is behind them.I also understand those who are against the superPAC. Corporate money manipulate the political process; it might also lead to the purchase of elections.  

Here is some rich Campaign donors ,and their contribution: 

Total raised as of Aug. 31: $95.6 million


(Supports Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney)

* Bob Perry - Houston builder who was a major donor to Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, a group that helped undermine 2004 Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry by attacking his Vietnam War record. Total donations: $8 million* Sheldon Adelson - billionaire Las Vegas casino magnate who built the Venetian hotel and casino. Donation: $5 million* Bill Koch - brother of conservative financiers David and Charles Koch. He runs Oxbow Carbon, a Florida-based firm that is also a donor and shares its address with another contributor, Huron Carbon. Total donations, including through firms: $3 million

(Supports Democratic President Barack Obama)

* Steve Mostyn - Houston attorney. Donation: $2 million
* Jeff Katzenberg - chief executive of DreamWorks Animation. Donation: $2 million
* Irwin Mark Jacobs - former CEO of Qualcomm Inc. Donation: $2 million(Supports Democratic President Barack Obama)* Steve Mostyn - Houston attorney. Donation: $2 million
* Jeff Katzenberg - chief executive of DreamWorks Animation. Donation: $2 million
* Irwin Mark Jacobs - former CEO of Qualcomm Inc. Donation: $2 million* Steve Mostyn - Houston attorney. Donation: $2 million* Jeff Katzenberg - chief executive of DreamWorks Animation. Donation: $2 million
* Irwin Mark Jacobs - former CEO of Qualcomm Inc. Donation: $2 million* Jeff Katzenberg - chief executive of DreamWorks Animation. Donation: $2 million* Irwin Mark Jacobs - former CEO of Qualcomm Inc. Donation: $2 million* Irwin Mark Jacobs - former CEO of Qualcomm Inc. Donation: $2 million

Total raised as of Aug. 31: $34.8 million

After getting in deep information , and search about the PAC, I personalty feel that this need to be controlled ,and used in a certain terms. 

There are really three solutions to the Super PAC problem.  put limits on political donations completely, make anonymous donations illegal, or lift individual campaign spending limits to candidates, if not it might turn to a washing money machine in the future.  .

Jalila Guerina 

action interview

                                                          Action Interview 

    I interviewed Mr. Vargas Valentino, a friend of my relative. He was known for his open and liberal views.  Growing up in Florida Valentino was with the conservative party; his dad political choice influenced him.

    Valentino was more conservative when he was younger. He said the more he started learning about politics and getting into politics, the more he realized that he align more closely with the left these days and that he is not sure that he really grasped how things worked when he used to be conservative. However now he consider himself an independent overall.His principles and values stands more for the independent party he said.

    Valentino interview lead me to think about my own political party, I guess I’m a mix of all of them, I believe in abortion....disagree with the war, but still support the troops, don’t really believe in same sex marriage....i care for the environment.Yes, I know hard to tell, but still don’t know who I’m.

    Life experience would be the best way to find your right match. That was the phrase I heard from Valentino, I guess he is right.

    Voters look for more choices, and less lies in the candidates. I think people are looking for a trustable figure that improves their life. Ex tax cut, sex marriage.

   Every one stands for better economy, less wars, and more jobs. But I feel that Politic is a big game of power to hold domination over the weak.

  

 The very definition of politics tells us the truth! In Bertolt Brecht's words: 'Sitting on their cozy thrones, and from there issuing commandments to rule the world.  

Questions asked

1.  How did you vote in the last election?  Why?

2.  Do you consider yourself a liberal, conservative, or independent?

3.  What life experiences have shaped your political values?

4.  What key issues are most important to you, when it comes to US policy?

5.  Who will you likely vote for in the future?  Are you happy with your party? 

6. What is a good president for you?

7. How important is voting to you?

8. What is your expectation?

9. Do you support abortion?

10.What is your hope for next election?