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Supreme Court transforms campaign finance rules, lifting limits on party spending

Supreme Court transforms campaign finance rules, lifting limits on party spending

Summary

The Supreme Court changed rules about campaign money, allowing political parties to spend more on ads and other costs when they work with candidates. This decision removes previous limits on how much parties can spend together with candidates during elections.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court made a new ruling about campaign finance laws.
  • Limits on spending by political parties have been lifted.
  • Parties can now spend more money on advertising and other campaign expenses.
  • Spending can be coordinated directly with candidates.
  • The ruling was made by the court’s conservative majority.
  • The change affects how political parties raise and use money during elections.
  • Geoff Bennett talked about this with Rick Gasen, a UCLA law and political science professor.
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