Soft Money
/ˈsɒft ˌmʌni/
Definitions
- (n.) Funds donated to political parties for party-building activities, not regulated by federal campaign finance laws.
Soft money donations are often used for voter registration drives.
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- soft money
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Commentary
Soft money is distinct from hard money in campaign finance law; it represents unregulated contributions to political parties rather than candidates.
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