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Hillary Clinton

MSMITH33156

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4. Yes, in the convoluted Citizens United ruling

Reply to LAS14 (Original post)

Sat Feb 27, 2016, 11:08 AM

Feb 2016

they ruled that while the law limiting campaign contributions was legal, they could not limit donations to non-candidate entities like Super PACs since they are corporations, not candidates. They also ruled that campaigns can't coordinate with Super PACs, but that is not enforced. So, the practical impact of the ruling was that you can only put $2,300 in a candidate's right pocket, but you can put as much money as you want in the candidate's left pocket.

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Why do I have a maximum donation amount? [View all] LAS14 Feb 2016 OP

That's a good question! OhZone Feb 2016 #1

Yes, anyone can contribute any amount to super pacs, and they are independent.... George II Feb 2016 #2

simply - OHYEAH! nt OhZone Feb 2016 #3

Yes, in the convoluted Citizens United ruling MSMITH33156 Feb 2016 #4

A refresher on 'Citizens United" yallerdawg Feb 2016 #5

It's very simple Tommy2Tone Feb 2016 #6

Mmm...Fruit Loops... BlueCaliDem Feb 2016 #7

I was eating breakfast Tommy2Tone Feb 2016 #8

Honey Nut Cheerios? BlueCaliDem Feb 2016 #9