Jackson supports overturning Citizens United
Troy JacksonDemocratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine
Jackson says he supports overturning Citizens United.
“I'm 100% uh about overturning Citizens United”
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Citizens United: Corporate election spending and free speech
The Supreme Court protected corporate and union independent election spending in Citizens United. Defenders say the ruling protects political speech and association. Critics say it gives wealthy interests excessive influence and undermines democratic accountability.
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The full debate includes court expansion, ethics and term-limit proposals, followed by a separate exchange about campaign finance.
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Maine Public reports the October 15 exchange. Its publication date is not the date the candidates spoke.
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The candidates discuss dark money and campaign spending.
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Jackson adds that billionaires have bought Congress and everyday people cannot afford to buy them back. Maine Public's report renders the line as "100% for overturning Citizens United"; the debate recording has "100% uh about".
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Why this label?
Jackson directly opposes the Citizens United ruling by saying he supports overturning it.
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