FEC, “the court opened the campaign spending floodgates” (Levy). There are now no limits to how much that corporations can donate, and much of the money has been going to super PACs. Those opposed to the decision argue that corporate donations take away the votes of individuals. Democratic Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have been criticizing the ruling as part of their campaigns. Sanders even claimed that he would “have a litmus test” when choosing a nominee for a Supreme Court justice. He added, “And that nominee will say that they are going to overturn this disastrous Supreme Court decision” (Collins). Supporters of the decision believe that the First Amendment gives freedom of speech to all, including corporations. Either way, Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission has made campaign contributions skyrocket and it will undoubtedly affect next year’s Presidential
FEC, “the court opened the campaign spending floodgates” (Levy). There are now no limits to how much that corporations can donate, and much of the money has been going to super PACs. Those opposed to the decision argue that corporate donations take away the votes of individuals. Democratic Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have been criticizing the ruling as part of their campaigns. Sanders even claimed that he would “have a litmus test” when choosing a nominee for a Supreme Court justice. He added, “And that nominee will say that they are going to overturn this disastrous Supreme Court decision” (Collins). Supporters of the decision believe that the First Amendment gives freedom of speech to all, including corporations. Either way, Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission has made campaign contributions skyrocket and it will undoubtedly affect next year’s Presidential