Reply #86: Why only limited to govt contractors?

[TrollBuster9090]

Because an Executive Order only applies to the Executive Branch of Govt, of which the President is the boss. Issuing an executive order is the equivalent of a CEO issuing a directive to his/her company. It will only apply to his/her company.

Still, it would have a significant effect because the government is such a huge employer.

But, as other people have now pointed out, this story is six months old, and we haven't heard anything since. You can conclude one of two things from this: 1.He's saving it for later, or 2. They found out that the forcing these companies to disclose their secret donations would end up embarrassing Democrats more than it would Republicans.

Besides, it's a bandage solution. If they were really serious about getting corporate money out of election campaigns they'd sign an Executive Order that bans all corporations that donate ANY MONEY to ANY POLITICAL PARTY, or LOBBY CONGRESS from getting government contracts! Now THAT would be a significant improvement!