Citizens United boss: Supreme Court ruling handed midterm elections to Republicans

[kpete]

Don’t think Citizens United made a difference for the GOP in Tuesday’s midterms? The plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case thinks so.

“Citizens United, our Supreme Court case, leveled the playing field, and we’re very proud of the impact that had in last night’s election,” said David Bossie, chairman of the conservative advocacy organization.

He complained that Democratic lawmakers were trying to “gut the First Amendment” with their proposed constitutional amendment to overturn the 2010 ruling, reported Right Wing Watch, which allowed corporations to pour cash into campaigns without disclosing their contributions.


Bossie said this so-called “dark money” was crucial to Republicans gaining control of the U.S. Senate and strengthening their grip on the U.S. House of Representatives.

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http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/11/citizens-united-boss-supreme-court-ruling-handed-midterm-elections-to-republicans/

[brush]

1. Until Citizens United is overturned the country is doomed to a repeat of this in all elections

The repugs will up the ante in 2016 and even more dark money will pour in.

[ladjf]

2. Just think, that simple majority in the S.C. authored this near calamity.

The partisanship in the S.C. is the fundamental flaw in our Government. As long as the Republicans have that advantage, all of the trends will be very negative for most Americans. Simple as that.

[NCTraveler]

3. Democrats and Republicans in congress like CU.

How to change it was made very clear to them and they have done nothing. Democrats in congress put forward no legislation, since the a couple of weeks after the CU decision, that I am aware of dealing with the outcome of CU. Now it is too late for them. Well, not really too late as they didn't want to seriously address it in the first place. Far too many people aren't aware of how this needs to be addressed. Congressional democrats are very well aware of their role in this. It is an overall role of support.