[concerned about politics]

This law IMHO was written with malicious and harmful intent towards christians and conservatives

Why? They can run ads for their cause. They just can't say "vote Bush." They can advocate their core beliefs anytime.
Politicians and individuals can still run ads.
I don't know about the rest of you, but politically, this is a Republican gold mine.
Constitutionally, when talking about free speach for everyone, it sucks.
I do know Abortionists, earthworshippers, A.N.S.W.E.R., homos, welfare slugs, and Horrywood cronies will have to shut up before an election, too!

[Steve_Seattle]

One problem with this goddamned law is that it takes a team of lawyers to figure out what you can and can't do, and that in itself has a chilling effect on political speech and political debate. People will be afraid to participate in the process because they'll be afraid of ending up in jail or being fined $10,000 for something they didn't even know was a crime. Meanwhile, all the smart boys will be figuring out ways to get around the law and keep the money flowing, raising the level of hypocisy to an all-time high. And the litigation will go on and on . . .

[Law]

They can run ads for their cause. They just can't say "vote Bush."

That was the law before BCRA, which introduced new restrictions, including the the 60-day complete ban. It's not longer necessary to say "vote for" to be judged in violation of the statute.

[E.G.C.]

Well, your points are well taken. It's a Republican gold mine all right. which is good. I have no quarrels about that, but it runs contrary to what our first amendment which clearly says Congress shall make now abridging the freedom of speech.

I'm afriad this is going to end up blowing in our faces in terms of ramifications.

Let's see what Rush has to say about this. He comes on at noon on WBAP.