Political ads: “Magic words” ruling that boosts 527s disappoints Ethics Watch
The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that political organizations dubbed 527s can spend unlimited funds for state candidates as long as the ads they're financing don't include so-called "magic words" such as "vote for" or "defeat."
The decision is a disappointment for Colorado Ethics Watch, which began pressing the case since 2008.
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