[NYC Republican]

The majority also barred the national political parties from raising this kind of money, and said their affiliates in the individual states may not serve as conduits for soft money. Without soft money, politicians and political parties may only take in donations that are already allowed in limited amounts, such as a private individual's small re-election donation to his or her local member of Congress. That means no more huge checks from wealthy donors, and no contributions from the treasuries of corporations or labor unions.

Does this disallow the Soros and (Progressive Insurance's) Lewis' of the world from contributing tens of millions of dollars to political parties or organizations like moveon.org? If so, this coupled with the fact that Dems rely much more heavily on soft money that the GOP, makes it not so bad, IMO.

[CasearianDaoist]

It is not a question of wwhat is "not so bad," It is a question of the Constitution of the United States of America. It is not about pragmatism, it is abou rights.

[RabidBartender]

"Does this disallow the Soros and (Progressive Insurance's) Lewis' of the world from contributing tens of millions of dollars to political parties or organizations like moveon.org?"

Yes, it makes it illegal. However, Soros will still give the money to moveon.org, and they will still find ways to advertise. What's the penalty for violating CFR? A slap on the wrist? A small fine? The law doesn't apply to the left.