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From: The Washington Times | August 29, 2009
COURTS Campaign finance law unconstitutional NEW HAVEN, Conn. | A federal judge has ruled that Connecticut’s public campaign finance law, seen by some as a possible national model, is unconstitutional because it discriminates against minor party political candidates. Judge Stefan Underhill ruled late Thursday that a part of the law that provides a voluntary public financing scheme for candidates for statewide offices and state lawmakers puts an unconstitutional burden on minor party candidates’ First Amendment right to political opportunity. He said the program, known as the Citizens’ Election Program, enhances major party candidates’ strength beyond their past ability to raise …
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