[FreeTheHostages]

Hmm, I think of myself as a Republican but I kinda thought I liked this bill. Then someone said that it exempts the News Media in this thread. Is that true? That would be kinda hard to swallow. I believe our constitution supports free speech for *individuals,* but that doesn't necessarily mean labor unions, corporations, or other conglomerates of individuals. I know, on the other hand, that the Supreme Court has ruled differently. Still and all, I'd like some campaign finance reform so the little guy's voice isn't drowned out by these K street manipulators. But if they're going to exempt the press, I don't even see the point of bothering.

[Burlem]

I think that any Campaign Fund "reform" bill is obsurd, the ones that we have now is due to the overhall of the 1970s(?) in my opinion any amount over $500.00 should be made public the day it is received with the amount and name of the donor. The dems. are just as guilty in taking large amounts of money as the repubs. neither want to give it up, however full disclosure should be paramount!

[rwfromkansas]

This is what I believe, but yes, the media is exempt...that is why this bill is so evil....we have to stp it.

[Conservativegreatgrandma]

How the heck can you exempt the press? Tell them they have to be fair?