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'Dark Money': Unmask The Givers, Or Keep Status Quo?

By Steve Goldstein
Published: Wednesday, August 6, 2014 - 2:09pm
Updated: Wednesday, August 6, 2014 - 5:08pm
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The term "dark money" has been used a lot lately, especially during the current election season. How many individuals and organizations are giving money to certain candidates, causes or independent expenditure groups to help determine who wins certain offices? And should the public know who is behind the contributions? 

Glenn Hamer, President and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, wrote about that in Tuesday's Arizona Republic and told us why he thinks the current system is working. 

Chris Herstam, former legislative leader, joined us to explain his opposition to "dark money." 

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