Politicians — from Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) to former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) — have decried the potential corrupting force of unlimited donations from plutocrats and corporations.
How a little-known Maine ballot initiative could defang super PACs before the 2028 election
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February 12, 2026
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