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Justices Block Key Part of Campaign Law — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has ruled that corporations may spend freely to support or oppose candidates for president and Congress, easing decades-old limits on their participation in federal campaigns. — By a 5-4 vote …
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Adam Liptak / New York Times:
Justices Overturn Key Campaign Limits — WASHINGTON — Sweeping aside a century-old understanding and overruling two important precedents, a bitterly divided Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the government may not ban political spending by corporations in candidate elections.
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Jeff Zeleny / The Caucus:
Political Fallout From the Supreme Court Ruling — Even before their Massachusetts victory this week, Republicans already enjoyed a multitude of advantages in this year's midterm elections. The Supreme Court has likely just delivered one more: money. — Today's ruling upends …
The Hill:
Schumer calls for hearings on ‘un-American’ court decision — The Supreme Court's ruling Thursday striking down limits on corporate and union spending in elections is “un-American,” Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Thursday. — Schumer, a top Senate Democrat who formerly ran their campaign committee …
Dahlia Lithwick / Slate:
Watching as the Supreme Court turns a corporation into a real live boy.
Watching as the Supreme Court turns a corporation into a real live boy.
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Jess Bravin / Wall Street Journal:
Court Kills Limits On Corporate Politicking
Court Kills Limits On Corporate Politicking
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Rachel Slajda / TPMDC:
Pelosi: There Aren't Enough Votes To Pass The Senate Bill — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi just told reporters that she does not believe she has enough votes in the House to pass the Senate health care reform bill as-is — at least not yet. — “I don't see the votes for it at this time,” Pelosi said.
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Washington Post:
Pelosi says House cannot pass Senate's health-care bill without changes — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that the Senate will have to amend its version of a health-care reform bill before her chamber can pass it. — “I don't think it's possible to pass the Senate bill in the House …
Michelle Malkin:
Lib talk radio flops again: Air America goes bankrupt — Thanks to David Lunde for the photoshop — The surprise isn't that liberal talk radio network Air America announced it is going bankrupt today. — The surprise is that they lasted so long on fumes. — Here's an excerpt of the statement on its website pulling the plug:
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Eric Zimmermann / The Hill:
Air America goes bankrupt, off air — Liberal radio network Air America has gone bankrupt and will cease live programming, the company told employees today. — “The very difficult economic environment has had a significant impact on Air America's business.
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Brian Stelter / Media Decoder:
Air America to Cease Broadcasting Immediately — Air America, the progressive talk radio network, said Thursday that it would cease broadcasting immediately, bowing to what it called a “very difficult economic environment.” — “It is with the greatest regret, on behalf of our board …
msnbc.com:
Edwards admits fathering child with mistress — Former presidential candidate promises to support his 2-year-old daughter — John Edwards' attorneys say he's been providing financial support for 2-year-old Quinn for about a year, and just signed a child support agreement with Rielle Hunter.
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Howard Kurtz / Washington Post:
National Enquirer submitting John Edwards coverage for Pulitzers
National Enquirer submitting John Edwards coverage for Pulitzers
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Glenn Thrush / Glenn Thrush's Blog:
Specter tells Bachmann to “act like a lady” — The deeply odd couple of Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Penn.) and Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) appeared together on a Philly radio station yesterday — and things got ugly in short order. — Audio link. courtesy RCP.
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Charles Hawley / Spiegel Online:
The World Bids Farewell to Obama — US President Barack Obama suffered a painful defeat in Massachusetts on Tuesday. With mid-term elections looming, it means that Obama will have to fundamentally re-think his political course. German commentators say it is the end of hope.
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Eric Zimmermann / The Hill:
Brown camp won't say whether controversial endorsement is legitimate — Scott Brown's campaign will not say whether their candidate has endorsed Bill Hudak, a Republican Congressional candidate in Massachusetts who posted flyers portraying Barack Obama as Osama bin Laden.
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Eric Zimmermann / The Hill:
Brown's first endorsement may backfire
Brown's first endorsement may backfire
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Ezra Klein:
And the failure stories begin — If you want to see why letting health-care reform die is a bad idea, look no further than Michael Scherer's story tallying up “Five Ways Obama Went Wrong.” Scherer hammers Obama for taking on too much, overestimating his mandate, assuming voters would trust the government, and more.
Jan Crawford / CBS News:
Justice Stevens Stumbles: A Step To Retirement? — Justice John Paul Stevens has left some clues he's planning to retire this year, shortly after he turns 90 years old. He's only hired one law clerk for next term, for example, and not the four that sitting justices typically hire every year.
Hillary Rodham Clinton / US Department of State:
Remarks on Internet Freedom — The Newseum — Washington, DC — SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much, Alberto, for not only that kind introduction but your and your colleagues' leadership of this important institution. It's a pleasure to be here at the Newseum.
Dana Blanton / Fox News:
Fox News Poll: Voters Split On Congressional Elections — As views remain sharply divided about Congress, Americans say — by a 47-43 percent margin — they would vote for someone else rather than re-elect President Obama if the 2012 presidential elections were held today.