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Supreme Court Opens Campaign Finance Floodgates | Bend News
The Supreme Court just struck down limits on how much political parties can spend directly supporting federal candidates, opening the floodgates for unprecedented campaign funding ahead of the midterms. Citing First Amendment free speech, the ruling removes key restrictions that previously capped party contributions to campaigns they were actively helping. Supporters hail it as a victory for political expression, while critics warn it could amplify wealth-driven influence and silence smaller voices. With parties now free to pour more resources into elections, the political landscape is…
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