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Issues › Corruption & Reform
Campaign finance and lobbying
| Cycle | Candidate | Position | Solution | Strength | Attribution | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democratic) | Continuous publicity of political contributions; stronger Corrupt Practices Act; curb paid lobbies | Continuous publicity of political contributions and expenditures; strengthen the Corrupt Practices Act with severe penalties for misappropriating campaign funds; condemn paid lobbies and excessive money in politics. | directional_stance | party_platform | abandoned |