Would Stronger Parties Mean Less Polarization? THOMAS B. EDSALL Diminishing the clout of Republican and Democratic leaders in favor of independent donors undermines the forces of moderation and compromise. October 22, 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/1w5Xz0Q http://nyti.ms/1fFOpjJ The New York Times Opinion Campaign Finance, Political Action Committees, Midterm Elections (2014), Citizens United v Federal Election Commission (Supreme Court Decision)

By THOMAS B. EDSALL via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. Opinion http://nyti.ms/1w5Xz0Q Would Stronger Parties Mean Less Polarization? October 22, 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/1fFOpjJ The New York Times