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Knightskye
09-09-2009, 01:44 AM
http://www.reason.com/blog/show/135937.html

http://www.reuters.com/article/vcCandidateFeed1/idUSN08297485



"Corporate influence would likely be strengthened over all policy decisions -- on healthcare reform, climate change, trade, everything," said Arkush, director of the group's Congress Watch division.

Yeah, because we have none of that, right?

Anyway:


A ruling is expected late this year or early next year.

Can't wait. :)

Maybe we could just get rid of the FEC, and people wouldn't have to jump through hoops to participate. Nah... what fun would that be?
Matt Collins
09-09-2009, 07:37 AM
The Constitution says the federal government can have a hand in elections, NOT campaigns!
Knightskye
09-09-2009, 03:30 PM
The Constitution says the federal government can have a hand in elections, NOT campaigns!

Right.


The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of chusing Senators.