National Journal’s Sara Jerome notes a point of potential agreement that emerged during Wednesday’s House Administration Committee hearing on Citizens United. The prospect of empowering national political parties won support from two Democratic sources: Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Robert Lenhard, a hearing witness and former FEC chairman. “The parties are so constrained it’s not good […]
Day: February 4, 2010
The impact of Citizens United per top Republican and Democratic lawyers
The Heritage Foundation and The Federalist Society pulled together a great panel and it’s no wonder the large room was completely packed with attorneys, students, government officials, John Samples, Roger Pilon, and other notable figures. The panel featured Hans von Spakovsky, Michael Toner, Jan Baran, Marc Elias, and Joseph Birkenstock. The must-see video is available […]
Justice Kennedy on Citizens United
Justice Thomas had his say yesterday. Justice Kennedy also addressed Citizens United, although in much more brief terms. Most of the questions from the audience, written on notecards, were about the case, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. But Kennedy addressed it only briefly, and then with a quip. His response when asked about President […]