From the
AP (via Breitbart):
The Federal Election Commission decided Monday that the nation's new campaign finance law will not apply to most political activity on the Internet.
In a 6-0 vote, the commission decided to regulate only paid political ads placed on another person's Web site.
The decision means that bloggers and online publications will not be covered by provisions of the new election law. Internet bloggers and individuals will therefore be able to use the Internet to attack or support federal candidates without running afoul of campaign spending and contribution limits.
"It's a win, win, win," Commissioner Ellen L. Weintraub said, adding that the rule would satisfy concerns of campaigns, individuals and the Internet community about whether the campaign finance law applies to Internet political activity.
This is a great news, but don't let up on Congress. There is legislation being considered that will make this law instead of just some bureacratic decision that can be changed later.
1:10PM Update
Sounds like John Boehner gets it (from
UPI):
An unnamed Republican leadership aide told The Hill the FEC actions don't go far enough in protecting free speech and said House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, planned to push for the Hensarling bill.
It is a good start, but actual legislation is what is called for here.
