Political Advertising

Stanford scholars examine big money's influence on elections

22 May 2012

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United resulted in an unprecedented wave of independent – and strikingly negative – political advertising.

‘Super PACs’ Changing How Political Operatives Operate

20 May 2012

The freedom and unlimited cash of outside groups have increased the influence of a growing number of consultants and operatives in both parties.

Why Digital Accelerates Political Change

18 May 2012

I recently wrote a column suggesting that people could use digital tools to help counteract the explosion of negative political advertising c…