Center for Competitive Politics Vice President Steve Hoersting appeared on the Patt Morrison Program yesterday to talk about the prospects for campaign finance legislation proposed by Rep. Chris Van Hollen and Sen. Chuck Schumer
Van Hollen, who also appeared on the show, and Schumer have floated a framework for legislative action since February but they’re still seeking Republican support for their measure to stifle corporate political speech.
CCP analyzed the meek “bipartisan agreement” on Van Hollen-Schumer yesterday, as Republican Mike Castle signed on to the bill but every other Republican who supported McCain-Feingold in 2002 is holding back.
The Patt Morrison program airs on Southern California Public Radio (89.3 KPCC), the Los Angeles National Public Radio affiliate. Here’s their description:
Money, money, money: Democrats push for campaign finance regulations
Democrats in Congress are firing back at the recent Supreme Court decision which all but decimated campaign finance laws. They are barreling ahead with plans to require companies/unions/groups to disclose exactly how much money they contribute to political campaigns. Leaders in both houses say they will push forward with legislation with, or without, bipartisan support, although they are working hard to get it. Will Republicans go along and how does big business feel about the proposed legislation? Patt finds out and it won’t cost you a thing.
