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News of a big change in American politics, one you will almost certainly see on your TV. The US Supreme Court today overturned laws on the books for nearly a century and ruled that corporations can spend freely now on political campaigns. Those who liked this decision say it’s a victory for free speech. Those who don’t, say campaigns will now be drowning in corporate cash and influence. Our story from our justice correspondent Pete Williams.
The landmark ruling on money and politics means TV viewers will likely see more of this. “Barack Obama isn’t the kind of change we need.” “On November 4th, defend freedom, defeat Obama.” The court struck downloads that prevented corporations from spending as much of their own money as they wanted to buy ads supporting or opposing candidates just as Anthony Kennedy writing for the five member majority said the first amendment prohibits congress from fining citizens or associations of citizens like corporations for simply engaging in political speech.
Without today’s ruling, he said congress could ban corporations from publishing political books or posting their political views on YouTube, facebook or twitter. “I think the Supreme Court decisions today are big win for the first amendment and…..in a step in the right direction.” The ruling is a victory for the backers of a documentary called Hillary the movie. “Is she ruthless, cunning, dishonest, willing to do anything for power?” The government blocked it from TV last year because it was made with corporate money. But the court today said, if it could be banned, so could a movie like Mr. Smith goes to Washington, also made by a corporation. “Because I want to give you two cents for all your fancy rules.”
Today’s ruling applies equally to political spending by non-profit groups from the Sierra Club to the national Rifle Association. “The Supreme Court has just predetermined the winners of next November’s elections. It won’t be republicans. It won’t be democrats. It will be corporate America.” President Obama directed his staff to start working on changes to the law to undermine the decision calling it a victory for big oil, Wall Street banks and health insurance companies.” Today’s ruling likely means that unions will be able to spend as much as they want on political ads, too. But corporations and unions still cannot contribute money directly to candidates. Pete Williams, NBC News, at the Supreme Court.
Another big recall from Toyota today. 2.3 million Vehicles being recalled
because the gas pedal can stick causing the car to accelerate on its own.
Models include Rav4, Corolla, Matrix, Avalon, Camry, Highlander, Tundra, Sequoia.
This is an addition to 4.3 million Toyotas.
Recently recalled for a floor mat problem that could also cause the accelerator to stick.