A Contrarian Perspective on Citizens United

Today’s New York Times Business section includes an article entitled “Unleashing the Campaign Contributions of Corporations.”  It suggests that corporate political spending, which makes up a very small percentage of overall campaign spending, is not as significant in the outcome of elections as many believe it is:

It may seem unbelievable that there has been “too little” corporate money in politics. But it makes some sense. Corporations don’t give more money because most of the time it isn’t really that effective in producing the outcomes they desire.

Regardless of your views on Citizens United, it is worth a read.