Prop 59: Overturning Citizens United (2016) | Ballot Brief | KCET

Prop 59 is aimed at undoing a major Supreme Court ruling made in 2010 - the now famous Citizens United decision. The Supreme court’s ruled it could not limit the amount of money that corporations or organization spend on political campaigns. Why? Because limiting money is in effect limiting their freedom of speech. After all these days you need money to get your message out. The decision opened the floodgates for corporations and wealthy individuals to spend multiple millions on political campaigns. This money is separate from what candidates spend.
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[@smithsmitherson9449]

Who would dislike this video?
Was there a chairman watching?

[@VideoCast714]

YES! Sounds like leveling the playing field.

[@JMAI2T]

Vote yes on 59

[@aeris44]

So basically the opponents' argument is "Vote no because why even try."
Haha definitely voting yes.

[@GovnaBuckingham]

why would you vote to limit freedom of speech?

[@bellg5551]

So voting yes will limit how much corporations can spend on campaigns (such as tv ads, etc.)? Can someone please explain this to me please?

[@donnellowens7167]

Thats what I'm trying to figure out, sounds like it...

[@nitrologly]

Why is this one unlisted?

[@PBSSoCal]

It will be made public tomorrow.

[@jocelynalvarez5388]

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[@baudeliazamora99]

I agree with you vote yes

[@LifeOfTheParty323]

Everyone says vote yes.

[@alexandriariley5209]

Congratulations, California. You just gave politicians even more power to regulate themselves.