New Jersey Assembly Calls for Overturning Citizens United

[octoberlib]

http://www.democracynow.org/2012/10/19/headlines#10196 ......SNIP....... New Jersey has become the latest state to call for a constitutional amendment that would overturn Citizens United, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that paved the way for massive corporate spending to influence elections. The state Assembly approved the resolution on Thursday following a campaign by several activist groups, part of a wave of local efforts that has seen similar measures pass in eight other states..........SNIP.....

[tk2kewl]

1. Jabba can't be happy

[JustAnotherGen]

2. Here's a tidbit of info

From Middletown Mike's blog: http://middletownmike.blogspot.com/2012/10/help-nj-vote-to-overturn-citizens.html

The state Senate has already passed this legislative resolution; Gov. Chris Christie's signature is not required for the state to adopt it. The vote on Thursday is the last step.

We don't need Governor Doughboy's approval on this!

[Laxman]

3. Its A Step in the Right Direction

but its just a resolution. A declaration that they think its a good idea. It has no legal effect. If they want to make some real progress, put an amendment to the NJ State Constitution on the ballot. I think if it is crafted as a protection of individual rights to participate in the electoral process it avoids federal pre-emption issues. If they really want to force the fat man's hand, they need to take some bold steps.