1. Which of the “four false assumptions” that John Doolittle says are held by campaign finance reform advocates can you find expressed in the viewpoints of John B. Judis and the Committee for Economic Development? Which, if any, of the four claims do you agree with Doolittle to be erroneous? Which, if any, do you think have validity despite Doolittle’s arguments? Explain your answer.
2. Do you think Jack Hitt’s proposed anonymous “donation booth” is practical? Can you anticipate any potential problems in implementing his proposal? Explain.
3. What fundamental defects of the independent counsel statute justify its expiration, according to the ABA? Does Joseph Lieberman adequately address these concerns in his proposed modifications of the law? Why or why not"