This September 2014 photo shows supporters of campaign finance reform as they listen to members of Congress discuss a reform proposal outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

This September 2014 photo shows supporters of campaign finance reform as they listen to members of Congress discuss a reform proposal outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Super PACs can raise unlimited amounts of money from companies, unions, association and individuals. They can spend this money any way they choose, for or against a candidate, but are prohibited from directly coordinating with the candidate. In the 2012 presidential race, super PACs mostly spent their money on ads, but this time around super PACS are likely to be taking on many more of the functions of the campaign itself. This possible development is one that raises new questions about the influence of deep pocket donors in political campaigns. A look at what money can and probably will be buying in the 2016 campaign.

Guests

  • Matea Gold Reporter covering money and politics, The Washington Post.
  • Kenneth Gross Attorney specializing in political law, former associate general counsel, Federal Election Commission
  • Jan Baran Head of the election law group at Wiley Rein LLP, former general counsel to the Republican National Committee and author of "The Election Law Primer for Corporations."
  • Derek Willis Reporter for The Upshot, a New York Times politics and policy site

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