The Citizens
United SCOTUS decision revolved around the documentary Hillary: The
Movie, which was produced by Citizens United, intended to be a hit
piece. Basically the SCOTUS ruling struck down provisions of the
McCain-Feingold Law regulating how much corporations can spend on
supporting (or Swiftboating) candidates.
Good Democrats, of
course, objected to the ruling because the ruling would break open
the flood gates for corporations to financially control elections.
But ahh, the sweet
irony. The ruling in the case allowed the corporate attack on H.
Clinton (via the documentary), but in a not surprising turn of
events, it looks like it may be a boon for H. Clinton in 2016 as it
is expected that upwards of a billion dollars may be raised by the
Clinton campaign.
So where do the
good Democrats stand today re. The Citizens United ruling? Looks to
me like the Progressive Wing of the Party still objects to the
ruling, but the Non-progressive Wing seems to have changed their
minds and are ready to embrace the ruling.
How do you feel
today about the Citizens United ruling?
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