Forum Post: I stand with John McCain
Posted 11 years ago on May 22, 2012, 2:25 p.m. EST by bensdad
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Senators Take a Stand Against the Supreme Court on Citizens United
By Suzanne Merkelson
Late last week, Senators John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) submitted a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to let Montana’s century-old ban on corporate money in political campaigns stand. Montana’s law contradicts the Court’s 2010 decision onCitizens United which declared a similar federal law, McCain-Feingold, unconstitutional.
A lawsuit led by the American Tradition Partnership has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block Montana’s decision. The Court temporarily blocked Montana’s decision in February to allow for more airing and discussion.
McCain and Whitehouse said they strongly disagree with American Tradition Partnership’s brief and the Citizens United decision:
“We are deeply concerned about the rise of unlimited, anonymous money now flooding our elections…This unregulated and unaccountable spending invites corruption into our political process, and undermines our democracy. We urge the Supreme Court to make clear that legislatures can take appropriate actions against corrupting influences in campaigns.
Thousands of United Republic members have taken a stand and signed their names to the senators’ letter asking the Supreme Court to reverse its atrocious Citizens United ruling. You can add your name here.
in 2001 he voted against the Bush tax cuts, but when he sought the office he flipped and lied like Nader, they all start lying when it's their turn, truth is for the "little" people like taxes, he's right about this, like Regan as they get older they start to think WTF have I done?
that guy lied to us, remember when he said it was safe in iraq, and then asked if he would walk down the street to prove it he said no way? Well, we didnt forget. Besides it was John Mccains members that rallied to undo the protection between banks and mortgages, put in place in the 1930's to prevent an economic collapse, research for yourself.
even a liar CAN tell the truth
One of the few times I agree with him. I wish he was willing to go further than that though but its a start.
Outside money in politics and the bribery in our political system is the root of all the problems in this country.
I might agree with McCain but never stand with him or Obama.