Sen. John McCain: “corporations are not people” Posted on June 15, 2012 (September 14, 2020) Democracy Amendments Senator McCain embraced our view that corporations are not people in an interview with Judy Woodruff on the PBS NewsHour broadcast today. The relevant parts begin at the 7:28 mark, and the key excerpt is transcribed below. (If you see only a blank space immediately below, please either wait a minute or so for the video to load and appear, or try clicking the link to the PBS News Hour below.) Read More
Great L.A. Times Op-Ed by Montana Attorney General Steve Bullock Posted on June 15, 2012 (September 14, 2020) Democracy Amendments OP-ED: Montana — big sky, clean politicsCan the state preserve its limits on corporate money in elections? By Steve BullockJune 15, 2012 It’s too bad American electoral races aren’t as transparent as NASCAR races. Tattooed across NASCAR drivers’ jumpsuits and over every square inch of their cars are the logos of the companies sponsoring the teams, underwriting the costs, paying their salaries. Everyone can see who the drivers represent and who is footing the bill. Read More