Naturally, those who fundraise off the idea that donating to campaigns equals more free speech for the wealthy were apoplectic.
So, for those screaming about “bribery” and “money in politics,” here’s a simple breakdown of the decision:
1. You can now donate to as many candidates, committees and PACs as you want.
2. You can still only donate $2,600 to each candidate.
The decision struck down the limits on total campaign donations - currently set at $74,600 for committees and PACs and a separate $48,600 cap on direct candidate contributions.
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Supreme Court Campaign Finance Decision
"On Wednesday, the Supreme Court released another ruling on campaign donations," writes Ashe Schow @ the Washington Examiner.
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