Mar 24 Watch 'Hillary' Movie Brings Campaign Finance Law to High Court The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case Tuesday centering on whether a documentary on Hillary Clinton should be classified as a political ad, making it subject to campaign finance laws. The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle describes the case… Continue watching
Oct 21 Watch Obama's Record Fundraising Widens Gap With McCain Barack Obama's presidential campaign hauled in $150 million in September, igniting debate over the viability of public financing. Political analysts examine the sources of the cash, funding strategies for John McCain and the impact on fundraising in future elections. Continue watching
Jun 26 Justices Strike Down 'Millionaire's Amendment' By Admin, PBS News Hour The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Thursday the Federal Election Commission's "millionaire's amendment" violates the First Amendment by allowing House and Senate candidates to accept larger contributions if their opponent spends personal funds. Continue reading
Jun 19 Watch In a Strategic Shift, Obama Opts to Forgo Public Financing Sen. Barack Obama said Thursday he will opt out of public financing during the general election. A legal expert and a political reporter examine how the move will impact the race and Sen. John McCain's funding options. Continue watching
May 20 Watch Links to Lobbyists Pose Questions for Campaigns The role played by lobbyists in each of the top three campaigns for president has become a hot button issue as the race to raise campaign cash gains intensity. Analysts debate the role of lobbyists in campaigns and why the… Continue watching
Sep 01 Maryland Democratic Senate Contenders Debate Iraq, Spending By PBS News Hour The top Democratic candidates for Maryland's open U.S. Senate seat squared off in a debate Thursday, ahead of the Sept. 12 primary to see who will run against presumptive Republican candidate Lt. Gov. Michael Steele. Continue reading
Dec 10 Divided High Court Upholds Campaign Finance Reform Law By Admin A divided Supreme Court upheld key portions of a recent law intended to reform political campaign financing, ruling Wednesday that the government may ban unlimited donations to political parties. Continue reading
Sep 08 Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Campaign Finance Challenge By Admin The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on whether recently passed campaign finance regulations infringe on constitutional rights in a special one-day session on the mammoth legal challenges to the 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA). Continue reading