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“I have introduced a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and make it clear that the Congress and state legislatures do have the ability and the power to regulate and get corporate funding out of political campaigns.” quote by Bernie Sanders
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“I have introduced a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and make it clear that the Congress and state legislatures do have the ability and the power to regulate and get corporate funding out of political campaigns.”

Bernie Sanders

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A constitutional amendment can restore democratic control by limiting corporate influence in politics.

In simple terms: Amendments can curb corporate political power.

Key Takeaway

Support campaign finance reform.

Themes

politics democracy campaign finance

Mood

determined urgent

Type

political activist

When to use this quote

  • election campaigns
  • grassroots organizing
  • legislative lobbying
  • public debates

Key Concepts

Constitutional law public policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards ensure fair political funding?
  • How can citizens pressure legislators?
A Different Perspective

Achieving consensus on amendment wording is difficult.

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