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Supreme Court Rules on Campaign Spending | Spokane News
The Supreme Court just struck down limits on coordinated political spending by parties working directly with candidates, calling them unconstitutional under the First Amendment — a 6-3 decision that could reshape election finance. With GOP committees already outspending Democrats, this ruling is seen as a major win for Republicans and free speech advocates, though Democrats warn it could tilt the playing field. The Court overturned its own 2001 ruling, citing changed campaign finance dynamics. Legal experts say this opens the door to new disputes — including whether party committees can now…
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