Supreme Court Decision on Campaign Finance
Aaron Blake spoke by telephone about the 5-4 Supreme Court ruling that day on Citizens United v. Federal Election Commis…
In America & the Courts were reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court decision on the campaign finance case Citizens United v. Federal Election C… read more
In America & the Courts were reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court decision on the campaign finance case Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. On Thursday, January 21, 2010, in a 5 to 4 decision, the Supreme Court struck down limits on what corporations and unions can spend on political campaigns.
This program includes portions of:
Statements from Senator Mitch McConnell’s attorney, Floyd Abrams, and Citizens United president David Bossie. Program ID 291533-1.
Reaction from Democratic Campaign Committee Chairs Senator Chuck Schumer and Congressman Chris Van Hollen. Program ID 291535-1.
Steve Hoersting, from the Center for Competitive Politics, American University Constitutional Law Professor Jamin Raskin discussing the decision the next day on “Washington Journal.” Program ID 291553-5. close
Aaron Blake spoke by telephone about the 5-4 Supreme Court ruling that day on Citizens United v. Federal Election Commis…
Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Chris Van Hollen talked the 5-4 Supreme Court ruling on Citizens United v. Fede…
President Obama spoke about campaign spending legislation being debated in the Senate, and already passed by the House. …
Meredith McGehee talked about bipartisan campaign finance reform efforts in the Senate, and she responded to telephone c…