Friday, August 8, 2008
Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama's fundraising machine has been fueled in part by small contributions from online donors. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Are small campaign donors making a difference?
Broadcast: Midmorning, 05/13/2008, 9:06 a.m.
Studies by campaign finance watchdogs show more smaller donations flowing to Democratic campaigns. But that doesn't mean big money donors are not having an impact as well. A look at whether campaigns are getting more or less democratic and transparent.
Guests
Steve Weissman: Associate director of policy at Campaign Finance Institute.
Kenneth Mayer: Professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.








