McConnell v. Federal Election Commission Oral Arguments
An audio record of oral arguments from earlier in the day in a case over campaign finance reform legislation were played over still…
Campaign Finance Law Case Judge Starr, attorney for Senator Mitch McConnell, and Mr. Potter, attorney for Senators McCain and Feingold, talked about the U.S. Supreme… read more
Campaign Finance Law Case Judge Starr, attorney for Senator Mitch McConnell, and Mr. Potter, attorney for Senators McCain and Feingold, talked about the U.S. Supreme Court case McConnell v. Federal Election Commission in which oral arguments will be heard September 8. The case is about campaign finance reform. Mr. Starr will be arguing against the law before the Court. Former FEC chairman Potter supports the law and is on the legal team with former solicitor general Seth Waxman, who will also be arguing before the Court. They responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. close
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- Trevor Potter President and General Counsel Campaign Legal Center
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