The Supreme Court conflated free speech with free spending in this week’s campaign finance ruling, but are they really one and the same? Does Scott Brown’s Massachusetts senatorial victory represent a much-needed kick in the pants for the Obama administration, or is it a sign that the president’s political capital is dwindling? Depends on where you sit, and as usual, “Left, Right & Center” regulars Matt Miller, Robert Scheer, Tony Blankley and Arianna Huffington take on the issues — and each other, at times — on this week’s show. –KA

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