Supreme Court strikes down party spending limits
Summary
The Supreme Court decided to remove federal limits on how much money political parties can spend when working with their candidates. This change allows party committees to spend unlimited funds alongside candidates, affecting future election campaigns.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that spending limits on party coordination with candidates violate the First Amendment.
- The decision overturns a 25-year-old rule that had set these limits.
- This ruling lets party committees spend unlimited amounts with their candidates during campaigns.
- The case was National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission.
- The ruling was supported by Justice Brett Kavanaugh and opposed by Justice Elena Kagan.
- Supporters say the limits made parties weaker compared to outside groups like super PACs.
- Critics worry this change could increase corruption by allowing big donors more influence.
- The decision may make party committees more attractive to wealthy donors in close races.
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