Campaign Finance and the Constitution

By Laura Knoy on Tuesday, August 4, 2009.

On September 9th the Supreme Court will hear new arguments on campaign finance law, and some speculate the court is likely to sweep away a longtime ban on independent corporations financially influencing elections. We'll talk about the campaign finance debate as it goes to the Supreme Court and how the case could affect upcoming elections.

Guests

  • Buzz Scherr, professor at Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord
  • Peter Overby, NPR correspondent, Power, Money and Influence, Washington Desk
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Campaign Finance

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