The Chairman of the Republican National Committee commented on the recent lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002. Freedom of speech should include an individual’s right to contribute, as he or she sees fit, to any political party, political action committee, or coalition to support the causes for which it […]
Category: Courts & Cases
New Lawsuit
A new lawsuit is challenging several provisions of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002. The federal lawsuit would constitute a significant challenge to the landmark campaign finance legislation co-authored by the party’s 2008 presidential nominee, Sen. John McCain. Former Commissioner Hans von Spakovsky comments here.
Shays Update
Campaign finance reform proponents and opponents are following the race in Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District closely. The white-haired Mr. Shays, 63 years old, is close to Sen. John McCain, and the two collaborated on a 2002 campaign-finance law among other legislation.