Eldridge Joins U.S. Rep. McGovern for 'People's Rights' Tour
Movement is to announce constitutional amendments overturning Citizens United.
A joint effort by State Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) and U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern to overturn the Supreme Court’s decision in the Citizens United case and call for an end to corporate political spending took place on Thursday in Boston and Worcester. Labeled a “People’s Rights” tour, the two politicians showed support for two new constitutional amendments filed by McGovern. "When corporate dollars influence politics, the American people don't have a place at the table to express their principles and voice,” said Eldridge in a statement. “The new legislation proposed by Congressman McGovern would make it clear that First Amendment rights are for people, not corporations, making sure that corporate special interest money stops drowning out …
