Warren: Americans ‘understand the game is rigged’

[Peaceful Protester]

67. Since you asked, here's how I understand it:

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501(c)(4) organizations can be used to legally launder anonymous donations to a Super PAC.


CBS News
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Colbert gets a Super PAC; So what are they? - CBS News

http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-18563_162-20075941.html

"Super PACs are the byproduct of the 2010 Supreme Court decision commonly known as "Citizens United," which granted corporations, unions and individuals the right to donate unlimited funds to outside groups to campaign for or against candidates."

CSMonitor
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In time for Election 2012, a Stephen Colbert super PAC. What is that? - CSMonitor.com

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/DC-Decoder/Decoder-Wire/2011/0701/In-time-for-Election-2012-a-Stephen-Colbert-super-PAC.-What-is-that

"Super PACs are a new breed created after several 2010 Supreme Court decisions that struck down some restrictions. They’re "super" because there is no limit to how much money they can receive from an individual, corporation, or union."

"They’re limited in that they can’t give money directly to candidates to help in elections. However, they can spend unlimited amounts advocating for or against political candidates on their own."