FEC deadlocks on PAC Advisory Request: How the lack of a ruling impacts the future of PACs

The Strategist: "Functionally, approva:l of this request would have significantly increased (a) the fundraising capability of non-connected PACs, (b) the ability of these PACs to support candidates both directly and through IEs, and (c) the ability of individuals and small businesses and business owners to engage in political speech at a level that is currently the sole province of large corporations, unions, and the very rich."