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The bill failed because not one Republican, including several who voted for McCain-Feingold eight years ago, not least John McCain, was fooled by the DISCLOSE charade. So, what's next for campaign finance regulation? Some are suggesting that Republicans failed to offer an alternative to the DISCLOSE Act. CCP Chairman Brad Smith explains why the Supreme Court's landmark decision in Citizens United doesn't need fixing.
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