Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Soft Money.
Soft Money - as a noun
Political contributions made in such a way as to avoid the united states regulations for federal election campaigns (as by contributions to a political action committee)
Example Sentences
"In the United States, soft money refers to the unrestricted donations made to political parties that are not regulated by campaign finance laws."
"The use of soft money by political parties became a contentious issue as it could potentially influence elections indirectly."
"Candidates often rely on soft money to support their campaigns indirectly, through party advertisements or activities."
"During the 1990s, soft money contributions to political parties increased significantly, leading to concerns about their influence on the political system."
"The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 aimed to restrict the use of soft money in federal elections."
