Robert Reich says Montana voted to neuter Citizens United
Robert ReichFormer U.S. labor secretary and political commentator, in a post on Bluesky
Reich says Montana voters chose overwhelmingly to neuter Citizens United and that no Supreme Court ruling or constitutional amendment was needed to do it.
“Montana — yes, deep red Montana — voted OVERWHELMINGLY last night to neuter Citizens United. No Supreme Court ruling or constitutional amendment needed.”
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Other statements by Robert Reich in this case
- Reich calls for making Citizens United history through state lawsEarlier: Condemned
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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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Robert Reich posts the day after the election that Montana voted to neuter Citizens United without a Supreme Court ruling or constitutional amendment, and links his YouTube video explaining the Montana Plan.
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Reich posts on the evening of November 4, the day after the election.
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He links his YouTube video explaining how the plan works and how people could copy it in their own states. I-194 takes effect on January 1, 2027, and a federal lawsuit filed on November 3 asks a court to block it.
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The ruling protecting corporate independent spending is the action under scrutiny. Reich welcomes a state law meant to neuter Citizens United, which condemns the ruling.
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The Dispute Index. "Robert Reich says Montana voted to neuter Citizens United". First published: 2026-11-09. Last updated: 2026-11-09. https://disputeindex.com/events/8451-reich-says-montana-voters-chose-overwhelmingly-to-neuter