Saturday, June 13, 2015

An Ironic Twist for H. Clinton or Have You Changed Your Mind About Citizens United?

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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