That decision caused a boom in independent spending by outside interests trying to influence the outcome of elections — both at the state and local levels. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Concern about corporate political donations has grown since the U.S. Supreme Court's 2010 ruling in the Citizens United case that lifted restrictions on independent spending by corporations, said David Yermack, a professor at New York University's Stern School of Business. (nypost.com)
The New York Times noted Friday the growing role of independent spending in the New York City races, including the groups associated with the Anybody But Quinn campaign, linking it to the Citizens United Supreme Court decision. (techpresident.com)