Party Machines Weren’t So Bad After All
This opinion piece argues that the Supreme Court's decision to strike down limits on party-coordinated spending is a positive development for democracy. The author contends that stronger political parties are better equipped to manage coalitions and compromise than the current system of small-dollar, ideologically driven donors.
Why it matters
It challenges the prevailing reformist narrative that small-dollar donations are inherently better for democracy, suggesting instead that party-led structures provide more stability.
By empowering political parties, the Supreme Court has delivered a win for American democracy.
The article explicitly advocates for the power of political party machines and critiques small-donor grassroots movements, aligning with institutionalist conservative perspectives.
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