“Is there a right to contribute to out-of-state elections?”
I don’t think so.
Why not? I get restriction placed on me by senators and representatives from other states.
Are you trying to say that free speech can’t cross state lines?
By your assertion, FreeRepublic.com’s funding could be limited to CA residents only. It’s political speech, and people are giving money from out-of-state to facilitate & expand its influence in politics (including elections).
Still sure you want to “go there”?
“Is there a right to contribute to out-of-state elections?”
If Justice Stephens doesn’t like cross-state contributing, I suggest he STEP DOWN from the Court, get elected to Congress and pass a Constitutional Amendment to prevent those kinds of contributions.
...at least that’s how things are SUPPOSED to work in THIS COUNTRY.