Senate committee holds hearing over Citizens United

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing Wednesday about whether proposed legislation could change the Citizens United outcome and reinstate limits.

According to The New York Times, witnesses approached the Senate committee claiming citizens around the country are “freaking out” over the Supreme Court’s decision.

Former chairman of the Federal Election Commission Bradley Smith told the committee it is the lawmakers who are overreacting to the decision to allow corporations to donate to federal election campaigns.

Senator Amy Klobuchar, Democrat of Minnesota, said her constituents are “freaking out” because they are worried their interests will be overshadowed by corporate spending on elections.

The entire hearing didn’t focus on reactions to the decision though. Jeffrey Rosen, professor at George Washington University Law School, told the committee Congress will have a difficult time fixing the Supreme Court’s decision.

Reactions to Citizens United
Citizens United changed everything -  Huffington Post
So far, they’re just not buyin’ in -  Law.com
That’s my money you’re using - Forbes