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
Of labor unions and associations and corporations and advocacy groups in our system. On the political affect of this, which he seems to be somewhat interested in anyway, what i have found is that theres more liberal democrat rich people than there are conservatives. Frankly, i admit to being a republican and a conservative. While some liberal interests seem to think that they stand in the way of getting their liberal agenda, they find out differently when they go to hollywood and raise the enormous sums that they do from the richest people in our country. But look, theres rich people on both sides. This is not about partisan politics or punishing those people you dont like or suppressing those you are fearful, speak out in opposition to your favorite policy. But about the ability of all of us to have outlets of participation in our political system that are not closed by partisan efforts by Government Agencies to suppress our speech. I dont know if either of you want a minute to sum up
Constitutional law of the diversity of Maryland School of law. She is well known voting right litigator and an author of the Courthouse Lawn confronting the legacy of lynching in the 21st century. He served as counsel to the assistant attorney general for civil rights from 2002 to 2005 and was a member of the federal Election Committee for two years. Is coauthor of the book who is counting . He has testified before various estate and professional committees in favor of the Constitutional Rights of states to establish procedures for the conduct of their elections. A few ground rules. After our speakers make their presentations, we will open the floor to questions. Let me remind you that only media and press club members may pose questions. When you will recognize, please identify your self and your organization before asking your question. I will turn over our proceedings to the first speaker, miss sherilyn eiffel miss sherilyn. I am delighted to talk about this subject today and i thin
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