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5. So much for campaign finance reform.

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 11:30 AM

Jun 30

Not that any such reform was going to happen due to Citizens’ United.

Laws will be enacted in accordance with the wishes of the highest bidder.

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Supreme Court strikes down long-standing campaign finance restrictions [View all] BumRushDaShow Jun 30 OP

#2. Looks like birthright is good. Phew. underpants Jun 30 #1

For now. Wednesdays Jun 30 #3

Great, so it's a free-for-all. SamuelAdams Jun 30 #2

Make Citizens United illegal again! Initech Jun 30 #10

So much for campaign finance reform. J_William_Ryan Jun 30 #5

Great Timewas Jun 30 #6

Ok thanks! Just trying to understand the details. CaptainTruth Jun 30 #13

As I remind people, because it is rarely discussed, BumRushDaShow Jun 30 #14

Money should have never Quanto Magnus Jun 30 #11

they'll invest the money they want Marthe48 Jun 30 #12

"Step right up, get your politician, 2 bits" Buddyzbuddy Jun 30 #15

Corruption equals FREE SPEECH. eom Exp Jun 30 #18

And the rich get richer. Kid Berwyn Jun 30 #19