CCP releases Citizens United poll

A poll released today by the Center for Competitive Politics shows that Americans generally support First Amendment rights in politics for corporations, unions and nonprofit advocacy groups. A majority of respondents supported the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. FEC.

"Citizens hold complex views on money in politics. They are wary of ‘special interests' as well as 'corporate' spending, and some are surprisingly willing to censor the press," said CCP Chairman Bradley A. Smith. "At the same time, Americans understand that campaign finance restrictions have failed to reduce the influence of ‘special interests' and don't support government efforts to silence the political views of groups, including unions and corporations."