On the recordApril 25, 2023
we have a corrupt campaign finance system, yet the Supreme Court, in Citizens United, made an assertion of facts to justify unleashing unlimited money.
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congress.govwe have a corrupt campaign finance system, yet the Supreme Court, in Citizens United, made an assertion of facts to justify unleashing unlimited money.
Welch highlights the negative impact of the Citizens United decision on campaign finance.
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