Topic: Independent Expenditures

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Why Why Not
Episode 644 2:05:06 - 2:12:42

644: Why Why Not

New York Campaign Finance, "Shut Up" Rules

New York's amended election laws regarding independent expenditures are examined. The law requires citizens to report any expenditure over $1,000 that uses specific words like "vote," "oppose," or "support" in relation to a candidate. The hosts characterize this as a "shut up slave" rule that penalizes political speech and creates a burdensome bureaucracy for independent activists.