Matter of fact, very few private companies, for Profit Companies had labor unions do but not private companies because of the market forces. They dont want to get in the controversy. They didnt want to lose customers. What we have seen though is advocacy groups of all stripes participating and having new avenues of participation since citizens united. The final thing is, you know, we have reached the Tipping Point as far as contribution limits are concerned. We have had 13 states, including florida, raise their contribution limits. The reason is quite simple. Finally the forces of the reality is sinking in on incumbent politicians that by limiting contributions to them theyre not preventing challengers from getting the resources, they are hurting themselves. Visavis these independent spenders. Thats a good thing. Contribution limits should be radically increased. And if we had that, we would have a more transparent and accountable system. Thank you. This is an illuminating debate. [ ap
A ranch in texas. He told his friends that he was not feeling well before he went to bed last night. He did not show up for breakfast this morning. He was found unresponsive in his room. Justice scalia was the leading conservative voice on the high court. He was its longest serving justice after Justice Stevenson and appointed to the court by former president Ronald Reagan in 1986. Reaction to his death coming in from across the political spectrum. The white house saying if president obama was informed today of Justice Scalias passing that the president and first lady extend their deepest condolences to the family. Were also told by the white house we will hear more from the president on this later tonight. Former george h. Bush said, the appointment of Antonin Scalia to the United States Supreme Court was one of Ronald Reagans many enduring moments and he was the sharpest constitutional intel elects to ever serve on the bench. Our heartbreaks today for our family and especially for hi
Border wall . Could you speak generally to that . Again im not going to get into the specifics of that. I can tell you that the wall is continuing to be built currently and well keep pushing forward until its fully completed in the way that the president feels is necessary to defend the country. Isnt it true at this point that mexico is not going to pay for that wall . Im not going to go beyond what the president has already said. I think he still has potential ways for that to happen. Let start there with the White House Reporter kaitlan collins. Apparently that was floated in a meeting that the president had with the House Speaker a week ago. Can you tell us more about that conversation and the request . Reporter yeah, chanting that the military is going to pay for the wall doesnt have the same ring to it that mexico is going to pay for the wall. That was a very popular chant at a lot of the president s rallies before he came into office here. This is something that the president has
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