Political crowdfunding does more than raise money – it can also rile up opponents
- Written by Sanorita Dey, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Crowdfunding can be a great way to raise money for political candidates and causes, but it can also have unintended consequences.Joos Mind/The Image Bank via Getty ImagesThe success of politicians in the U.S. largely depends on the amount of funding they receive from various sources. Although political action committees contribute considerably...




