‘Colbert Report’: Invisible Inc.
Thanks to the Supreme Court's recent ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, corporations can go crazy with campaign funding (oh, and they are) without even having to make it clear where their money goes. This is the democracy of the future!Thanks to the Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, corporations can go crazy with campaign funding (oh, and they are) without even having to make it clear where their money goes. This is the democracy of the future! –KA
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If the former mayor of New York City secures the Democratic nomination, it will be a major blow to American democracy.
A New York candidate successfully petitioned to allow campaign money to cover the costs, but only for those running for federal office.
Among them are a hedge fund manager, a charter school founder and a lawyer who represented Wall Street banks.
The former VP's campaign is so cash-poor that it has moved from disavowing an outside super PAC to throwing the door open to one.
The online retail giant has poured $1 million into getting more business-friendly candidates elected.
Major donors to both parties are trying desperately to get more fossil fuels to market.
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