OPB's First Look: Corporate money in Oregon politics
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Oregon reformers may have found a legal workaround to the Supreme Court ruling that opened elections to corporate cash — and it hinges on a single untested theory.
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Theory Briefing
- Oregon activists are exploring a new legal theory specifically designed to circumvent the Supreme Court's long-standing ruling on corporate election spending.
- The approach could offer a fresh path for states to limit corporate money in politics without directly challenging federal precedent.
- If the theory holds up, Oregon could become a test case that reshapes how states regulate campaign finance.