RNC Sues To Allow Unlimited Anonymous Donations
"With the Citizens United decision, the political parties lost significant strength, as their previous donor pool no longer had to launder funds through the central party in order to reach the candidates. The rise of SuperPAC’s filled that role, as a corporation which desired a message to be expressed had a one stop shop for unlimited, unaccountable funding. As a result, the Republican Party has been crippled in its operational strength, with donations down a full third since the decision. The Democratic Party however has grown by 10% since 2008, having less corporate backers to begin with, and has currently raised 20% more this election cycle than the Republicans. (Source Opensecrets.org)
The issue that the Republican National Committee is having with the rush to SuperPACs over its own party structure is the loss of control. The RNC cannot control the message of these independent groups, and as a result you have millions poured into groups that have agendas against their goals. The resulting mess caused by these independent SuperPACs during the primary is still reverberating through the system. They can operate as kingmakers, pushing their candidates and agendas, unfettered by the party bosses which had previously controlled the message.
It is clear that the goal with this new lawsuit is to make the central committees relevant in this age of unlimited finance. Their inability to prevent internal revolts, undermines the network of favors and connections which the parties have built up over the years. They fear being rendered impotent in the face of the financial juggernaut unleashed upon the election system.
The GOP knows if they cannot undo their own limits to donations, they will be shoved aside, no longer in control of the debate or message. The loss of finances is already causing problems for the various state organizations as their financing dries up. This lawsuit is their attempt to undo an unintended consequence of the Citizen United decision, one which they should have seen coming."
I'm not sure what the difference is, RNC/DNC or Super Pacs, at this point. The rich seem to be in the drivers seat either way...http://www.addictinginfo.org/2012/07/01/rnc-sues-to-allow-unlimited-anonymous-donations/
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