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Supreme Court Ends Political Spending Limits | Wilmington News
The Supreme Court just gutted a decades-old campaign finance rule, letting political parties spend unlimited money on behalf of candidates—as long as they follow other laws. In a sweeping First Amendment ruling, Justice Kavanaugh led the majority, calling the old limits unconstitutional and unfair. Republican groups and figures like J.D. Vance cheered the move, while Democrats, including Justice Kagan, warned it could turn parties into campaign “checking accounts,” eroding contribution caps. The Court had previously upheld these limits in 2001, making this reversal a seismic shift—especially…
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