With lobbyists already such an imposing force on Capitol Hill, you might think that the Supreme Court would rule against expanding the powers of corporations to spend money influencing politicians and public policy, but you would be absolutely incorrect. Thursday, the US Supreme Court voted 5-4 in favor of Citizens United, a conservative corporation non-profit corporation, to reverse years of legislation forbidding companies to spend money on ads for political campaigns, essentially setting back any campaign finance reform indefinitely.
Corporations can now use their overall profit to support any candidate, PAC, or special interest group publicly, giving them more lobbying power for various issues and more pull over candidates and elected officials. It is paramount to our country's future that elected officials answer to people rather than companies, and this new decision will put the opinions of corporations over constituants.
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Talley, Great post! I agree with your argument 100 percent. Just when the President finally decides to fight Wall Street and get behind Main Street, the Supreme Court gives corporations the power to undo any and all protections for people, who don't have the bucks to donate for causes they believe in or candidates they support. Keep up the good work!
I totally agree with this post! The Supreme Court has essentially struck down the very basis of campaign finance reform. The overwhelming influence that corporations already hold has just increased twentyfold.
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