You were probably overrun yesterday with news and commentary about Montana’s century-old restrictions on corporate political spending being struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.  There are even more stories today about the decision with some Montana print and television reporters trying their best to explain the ruling.

Here are my thoughts – enjoy!

First of all it was a 1912 law, so it was long past time for it to go…

On Monday, the Supremes (aka: The U.S. Supreme Court) basically slapped Montana Attorney General Steve Bullock across the face along with members of the mostly inept Montana Supreme Court.  The Supremes killed a 1912 Montana law limiting corporate campaign spending right in front of Bullock (and the women and children).  It was a quick and clean kill with little blood.  The vote was a 5-4.  The Montana news took a backseat to Arizona’s issue with immigration.

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