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Re:TikTok explains its ban on political advertising by nielsole on Monday October 14, 2019 @09:58AM (#21248311)
In Germany Political parties get reimbursed for expenses based on how many votes they received. This reduces the dependence upon corporate gifts.
Re:TikTok explains its ban on political advertising by JoeAltmaier on Monday October 14, 2019 @10:00AM (#21248340)
I understand the practicality of that. But it sets up an expected-value loop, where a dark horse candidate can expect very little reimbursement. Which limits how much campaigning they can do. So they get few votes.