[Kaslin]

However, the bill does have flaws. Certain provisions present serious constitutional concerns. In particular, H.R. 2356 goes farther than I originally proposed by preventing all individuals, not just unions and corporations, from making donations to political parties in connection with Federal elections.

I believe individual freedom to participate in elections should be expanded, not diminished; and when individual freedoms are restricted, questions arise under the First Amendment.

I also have reservations about the constitutionality of the broad ban on issue advertising, which restrains the speech of a wide variety of groups on issues of public import in the months closest to an election.

I expect that the courts will resolve these legitimate legal questions as appropriate under the law.

President George W. Bush, March 27, 2002

I am sure the President would have vetoed the bill if he thought there was no chance the Supreme Court would rule on it.

[KansasConservative]

I am sure the President would have vetoed the bill if he thought there was no chance the Supreme Court would rule on it.

Exactly. Vetoing it would just have McCain and Company come back again and again. Let's kill it for good, by having the Supremes rule it unconstitutional. Plus, he'll still get the hike in the amount you can contribute in hard money.

[Howlin]

Bump!