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Originally Posted by Aramike
As such, corporations should be allowed to give directly to candidates, following currently accepted contribution limits.
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I would be okay with that, except that this decision allows direct corporate and union spending on advertising to expressly elect or defeat a named candidate. This is separate from issue advertising. Advertising to expressly elect or defeat a named candidate is essentially a donation to the candidate because they are doing the work of that candidate. This is now unregulated, giving corporations and unions much more say than the voting citizen.
I find such a new potential influx of money into politics disgusting and find it hard to believe that it can be good for this republic.