The president claims ignorance, but the buck for the blossoming IRS scandal surely does not stop in Cincinnati.
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Tag Archives: Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission
A Regrettable Position, Promptly Regretted
Disrespect of Supreme Court decisions by some of its own members may soon boomerang.
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No Discount On Democracy
Citizens United supposedly put democracy up for sale. The would-be buyers might want to ask for a refund.
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Instant History
Sometimes it takes time to recognize an event’s historic importance. On rare but memorable occasions, it doesn’t.
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This Pig Is Cleared For Takeoff
With enough wind, even a pig can get off the ground. So don’t be surprised if Justices Thomas and Ginsburg someday agree.
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Like It Or Not, It’s Still Montana, U.S.A.
Montana thinks its history entitles it to disregard the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision. It doesn’t.
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Vermonters Buy Into A Constitutional Mess Of Pottage
There is a surprisingly fine line between a town meeting and mob rule.
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The End Of ‘Stare Decisis’
The Supreme Court shows an unprecedented disrespect for precedent. ‘Stare decisis’ is dead.
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Why Press Bad Luck?
It’s unwise to press your luck when you are on a winning streak. It makes even less sense if you are losing.
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