A Guide to Political Contributions

The New York Times has an interactive guide to understanding several typical types of political donations.  By looking at fiscal electioneering from the perspective a billionaire wanting to donate $10,000 to help Democrats win back the House of Representatives, a college student looking to donate $25 to a candidate in need, or anything in between, we can learn a lot about how the actual donation process - including limitation and loopholes - actually work.

The site, which is updated to reflect ramifications of the Citizens United decision, is well worth the time.