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The concerns over shutting down FR, DU or any other internet site based on this law are misplaced. The law specifically exempts the internet and written communications. However, now that the Supreme Court has ruled that political speach may be suppressed based on it's content, you can expect, probably sooner rather than later, a new law that would simlarly restrict speech on the internet. Or maybe just some sort of civil suit so the Courts can make the law, they like doing that. As a matter of Constitutional law, there is no distinction, that I can see anyway. FR, and presumably DU, although who knows maybe Soros pays for that, is nothing more than a group of individuals who pay for the site, well some of of us do, which JimRob, et.al. run.

"The concerns over shutting down FR, DU or any other internet site based on this law are misplaced."

I think not. The ruling, from what I've read and heard is so broad that it allows a lot of freedom to individual courts to interpret. Although the internet and written communications are excluded in the law, the concept of "attack ads" could leave FR and other conservative sites open to legal attack. Regardless of the constitutionality of the suits that could be filed, the volume and expense of large well organized left wingers attacking these sites could financially bankrupt them. Not to mention is all that it takes is one Clinton appointed judge to sign an injunction to prevent political discussion on a site because it is allegedly being used to promote a candidate or attack a candidate. It would take months to clear the mess up on the legal docket and by then the financial health of a FR or other site would be iffy, or the election over.

"However, now that the Supreme Court has ruled that political speach may be suppressed based on it's content, you can expect, probably sooner rather than later, a new law that would simlarly restrict speech on the internet. Or maybe just some sort of civil suit so the Courts can make the law, they like doing that."

I think you will soon see this law passed in the 9th Circuit where FR is located. It might be a state or local law, but it will be pressed through for the specific purpose of shuting down this site or require "blocking" software from ISP's. Not to mention the demorats don't have to have a law "passed" since they get legistlation through the bench anyways.