The FEC Is Officially Broken. It Might Not Matter.

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As of next week, the commission will lack a quorum and won’t be able to do much of anything.

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Published Aug. 29 2019 1:00PM EDT

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The resignation of a Republican Federal Election Commissioner this week could be the impetus to remake the nation’s campaign finance watchdog. And for all intents and purposes, it might not make a difference.

Republican commissioner Matthew Peterson announced this week that he will resign from his position effective Aug.

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The FEC Is Officially Broken. It Might Not Matter.

As of next week, the commission will lack a quorum and won’t be able to do much of anything.

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Lachlan Markay