#1 Campaign finance ruling: Can Congress do anything?
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 7:20 am
CSMonitor
[quote]While many Republicans on Capitol Hill hailed this week’s Supreme Court 5-4 decision striking down restrictions on corporate spending on political campaigns, Democrats are ramping up measures to curb its impact.
For majority Democrats, it’s yet another urgent agenda item heading into a charged election season.
“This disastrous decision paves the way for free and unlimited special-interest spending in our elections,â€
[quote]While many Republicans on Capitol Hill hailed this week’s Supreme Court 5-4 decision striking down restrictions on corporate spending on political campaigns, Democrats are ramping up measures to curb its impact.
For majority Democrats, it’s yet another urgent agenda item heading into a charged election season.
“This disastrous decision paves the way for free and unlimited special-interest spending in our elections,â€