US Senate Republicans block campaign disclosure bill

[brentspeak]

Source: Reuters

WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republicans dealt a blow to President Barack Obama and his fellow Democrats on Thursday by again blocking a bill to require public disclosure of who pays for political campaign advertising.

On a party-line vote of 59-39, short of the needed 60, Democrats failed to end a procedural roadblock against the measure, likely killing it for the year.

Drafted with the support of Obama, the bill was designed to blunt the impact of a divided U.S. Supreme Court ruling in January that overturned state and federal limits on independent expenditures by corporations to support or oppose candidates.

The bill would require corporate -- as well as union and advocacy group leaders -- to disclose their names in campaign ads rather than allow front groups to take responsibility.

Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN2323068220100923

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The GOP deals another body-blow to American democracy. And Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe prove yet again what complete corporate tools they are. Why do the people of Maine keep them in office?

[Jefferson23]

1. We have more than enough corporate tools of our own, but if nothing

else this makes a damn good campaign tool against the Rethugs.

Hammer away big time Dems.

[Mr. Sparkle]

2. You can add Ron Paul to that list as well. He sometimes comes across as an independent

but he votes 99% down the line with repukeacons.

[w4rma]

3. Very bad for everyone. This shows the world just how thoroughly corrupt the Republican Party is.(nt)

[Drale]

4. Shouldn't this just scream

WE ARE CORRUPT, IF THIS GETS PASSED WE'LL GET INTO TROUBLE!! to the American people? Because thats what it screams to me

[jaysunb]

5. Minority rule continues....

Can't wait to see if the Senate will fix this in the next Congress....:shrug: