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“Corporations Are Not People”: Jayapal Files Bill to Reverse “Citizens United”
The proposal specifies that corporations do not have the same constitutional rights as individuals.
GOP Is Seeking Rich, Self-Funding Candidates as Party Is Outraised by Democrats
Both major parties have run self-funded candidates in the past, but the GOP is ramping up the practice.
GOP-Controlled Statehouses Are Lurching Right Due to Unfettered Corporate Money
Corporate spending unleashed by “Citizens United” is to blame for the stampede to the far right in state governments.
Bernie Sanders Urges DNC to Stop Allowing Super PAC Spending in Primaries
“Let's be clear: the disastrous Citizens United Supreme Court decision is undermining American democracy,” he wrote.
Billionaire’s Lawsuit Against O’Rourke May Stifle Criticism of Money in Politics
The lawsuit shows the oligarchic desire to wield political influence without being subject to public accountability.
Democrats Introduce “Desperately Needed” Legislation to Overturn “Citizens United”
“Citizens United” has unleashed billions of dollars into politics that likely wouldn’t have been allowed otherwise.
Sanders: Democrats Must Curb Billionaires’ Grip on Elections to Save Democracy
Sanders said the amount of billionaire money that has been poured into the election is “disgusting.”
465 Billionaires Have Pumped an Eye-Popping $881 Million Into the Midterms
This is a whopping 27 times more than what billionaires contributed to elections before “Citizens United.”
86 Percent of GOP 2022 Senate Race TV Ad Budget Has Come From Dark Money Groups
“If it weren't for these outside groups, Republican candidates would be swamped on the airwaves.”
Flow of Dark Money Has Led to Record Amount of Outside Spending This Election
Outside spending, mostly coming from dark money groups, has topped $1.3 billion with three weeks until Election Day.