Schumer calls for hearings on 'un-American' court decision

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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, said he would hold hearings on the decision in the coming weeks.

"I think it's an un-American decision," Schumer said at a press conference Thursday. "I think when the American people understand what this radical decision has meant they will be even more furious and concerned about special interest influence in politics than they are today."

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"As chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, which is the committee with jurisdiction over these issues, I'm announcing that we will hold hearings on the impact of this decision within the next of couple of weeks," Schumer said.

At least one Republican -- Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell -- praised that ruling on Wednesday. He described the court's decision as guarantee of "free speech" to businesses groups that were previously deprived of it.

The Hill

Too bad Chuckie, there's that little thing called separation of powers. Now as for an "un-American" decision, let's talk about that one that has allowed millions of unborn children to be murdered.

[SSG Snuggle Bunny]

I'm sure Chuckie will be the first to hand back any corporate campaign dollars sent to him.

[DumbAss Tanker]

Gosh, I wonder who all the big banks will be supporting after this week?

 

[Chris_]

Gosh, I wonder who all the big banks will be supporting after this week?

 

And Wall Street.........

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