That’s what a state assembly committee will hear testimony about Thursday. “This ruling could have far-reaching impacts on our efforts here in New Jersey to keep money out of politics,” said Assembly Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex), the committee chairwoman. “We’ve devoted a lot of time and effort to finding ways to reduce the role of special […]
Month: February 2010
Post: No simple fix for Citizens United
This Post editorial discusses Schumer-Van Hollen this morning. THERE IS no simple legislative fix to the Supreme Court’s unfortunate recent decision allowing corporations to spend money directly advocating the election or defeat of federal candidates.
Sen. John Kerry on Citizens United
Senator John Kerry wants to undo what he sees as damage done by Citizens United. His Politico editorial is here. We need a constitutional amendment to make it clear, once and for all, that corporations do not have the same free-speech rights as individuals do.