Dark Money Foes Wield Corporate Law
A push to banish political dark money using a novel theory of corporate law is gaining momentum in two states, Mike Leonard reports.
Hawaii’s proposal is headed to the governor’s desk after becoming the first to clear a state legislature, while twin voter initiatives in Montana survived court challenges that would have kept them off the midterm ballot. Success in either state would likely force the US Supreme Court to decide if the theory represents a legally viable counter to Citizens United.
Supporters say the strategy is crafted to avoid the concerns ...