Supreme Court Ruling on Campaign Finance

This video originally aired on Monday, July 2, 2012.

About This Video

Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune reporter Melanie Mason talked about the Supreme Court's decision striking down a Montana ban on corporate political money, ruling 5- 4 that the controversial Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruling applies to state and local elections. Other topics included the effects of Citizens United on the 2012 elections, the role of outside group spending in 2012 by both super political actions committees, and campaign finance measures being considered in Congress.

Keywords

Campaigns & Elections, Campaigns, Campaign Finance, Courts & Judicial Process

Related Subjects/Topics

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Constitution

Speakers

  • Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune reporter Melanie Mason