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36. WHY ISN'T THOMAS' CITIZEN'S UNITED VOTE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST? READ THIS:

As a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, Liberty Central can raise unlimited amounts of corporate money and largely avoid disclosing its donors.
Because of a recent Supreme Court decision, Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission, the group may also spend corporate money freely to advocate for or against candidates for office.
Justice Thomas was part of the 5-4 majority in that case.

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/3/14/846102/-Clarence-Thomas-wife-starts-Tea-Party-group

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