The Investigation Into Scott Walker Could Be Way, Way Bigger Than Scott Walker

The Investigation Into Scott Walker Could Be Way, Way Bigger Than Scott Walker

by Paul Blumenthal at the Huffington Post

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/25/scott-walker-campaign-finance_n_5527042.html?utm_hp_ref=politics

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"The plaintiffs have found a way to circumvent campaign finance laws, and that circumvention should not and cannot be condemned or restricted," Randa wrote. "Instead, it should be recognized as promoting political speech, an activity that is 'ingrained in our culture.'"

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If it stands, Randa's ruling would open the door to this kind of greater control in Wisconsin. If the case finds its way to the U.S. Supreme Court, the five justices opposed to campaign finance limits could extend this loophole across the country.

Following Randa, the Supreme Court could find it unconstitutional to apply anti-coordination rules to issue advocacy in state and federal campaigns. This would essentially "eviscerate campaign contribution limits" across the country, Hasen told HuffPost.

There are national groups ready and willing to take advantage of another Supreme Court strike against campaign finance law.



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