GFP Note: For those that don't know, the Citizens United ruling that recently happened basically meant that the richest people and corporations could spend unlimited amounts of money on political campaigns without any need to disclose their identities. This represented an enormous step backwards in campaign finance reform and a shift in power away from the people and to the very wealthy. We a very pleased to see Obama talking about overturning the Citizens United ruling.
The movement to undo the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United picked up a big endorsement as President Barack Obama stated his support for a constitutional amendment to overturn the decision.
President Obama threw his weight behind the movement to address the decision that granted corporations the ability to spend unlimited dollars in the name of “political speech” in an answer to a constituent question posed to him in a Reddit chat. It was the first time that the president voiced this support himself.
The president’s statement about a potential constitutional amendment was part of a larger answer to a question about the role of money in American politics: “What are you going to do to end the corrupting influence of money in politics during your second term?” Reddit user Suzmerk asked.
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It's an election year; of
It's an election year; of course he will talk about it. When Obama ran against McCain he agreed to limit Champaign spending but only McCain kept the promise. <?xml:namespace prefix = o />
They are working to get the
They are working to get the Disclose Act passed, so it's more than just talk. I also looked up the agreement between Obama and McCain, and they had apparently both talked about limiting their campaigns to the $84 million available through public financing. McCain raised $238 million, so you're mistaken to say he "kept the promise".
...but he takes their money
...but he takes their money just the same.