Name: Anonymous 2007-09-02 23:11 ID:9Bh2VbYm
http://www.nysun.com/article/61425
A recent Supreme Court ruling struck down a provision of the McCain-Feingold act preventing people from airing advertisements 30 days before a primary election and 60 days before a general election. The ruling is seen by many as a victory for the 1st Amendment. The majority opinion for the case was written by Chief Justice John Roberts, an appointee of George W. Bush. Critics of the McCain-Feingold law often refer to it as the Incumbent Protection act due to the restrictions it implements on speech during elections, serving to shield politicians from criticism.
A recent Supreme Court ruling struck down a provision of the McCain-Feingold act preventing people from airing advertisements 30 days before a primary election and 60 days before a general election. The ruling is seen by many as a victory for the 1st Amendment. The majority opinion for the case was written by Chief Justice John Roberts, an appointee of George W. Bush. Critics of the McCain-Feingold law often refer to it as the Incumbent Protection act due to the restrictions it implements on speech during elections, serving to shield politicians from criticism.