Tony Perkins, Family Research Council, shines the light on anti-First Amendment moves by devious Democrats.
Campaign Finance Bill Doesn't 'Ad' Up
Although it's taking a back seat to the firestorm of DADT, Democrats are moving quickly behind the scenes to pass a devastating campaign finance bill called the DISCLOSE (Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections) Act, or H.R. 5175. The legislation would handcuff groups like FRC Action in any political advertising. For one thing, it would force organizations to list their five largest donors on commercial screens, even if they didn't fund that particular ad! The bill is specifically designed to overturn the Supreme Court's decision inCitizens United v. FEC, which protected the free speech of organizations in election season.
Obviously, this is a continuation of the Left's intimidation campaign, where liberals try to silence conservatives from speaking out on important issues. We've witnessed similar tactics in the marriage debates of California and Washington State. And what a coincidence--these reporting requirements would take effect just in time to protect vulnerable Democratic incumbents from conservative ad blitzes! Contact your representative today and ask him/her to respect the free speech rights of every American by voting against H.R. 5175.
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