Claim: The Supreme Court's June 8 decision in Caperton v. Massey established that there is such a thing as too much money, at least when it comes to campaign support for a judge who is hearing a case involving the supporter. And $3 million is definitely over the line, according to the majority opinion by Justice Anthony Kennedy in the landmark 5-4 decision. Excessive campaign contributions to or in support of a judicial candidate can subvert the due process clause of the Constitution,
Fact-check: When $3 Million is Too Much - FactCheck.org
Verdict: the supreme court's june 8 decision in caperton v. massey established that there is such a thing as too much money, at least when it comes to campaign support for a judge who is hearing a case involving the supporter. and $3 million is definitely over the line, according to the majority opinion by justice anthony kennedy in the landmark 5-4 decision. excessive campaign contributions to or in support of a judicial candidate can subvert the due process clause of the constitution,
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Viveca Novak
Date published: 2009-06-10T21:08:30