Jon Tester: Future is Dark Money

Posted by admin on Monday, April 3, 2017

Jon Tester Money Quote saying that if Judge Neil Gorsuch is confirmed to the Supreme Court – dark money will no doubt rule against transparency and accountability. Jon Tester said:
 

 

“If Judge Gorsuch is confirmed, our future will be shaped with dark money” — Jon Tester

 

 

In this quote, Jon Tester is referring to Neil Gorsuch’s nomination to the Supreme Court. “Dark money” typically refers to unlimited political spending from undisclosed sources. Tester seems to be suggesting that if Gorsuch is confirmed, he will help enable more influence of wealthy special interests and undisclosed donors on political outcomes through rulings on issues like campaign finance and spending in elections.

The overall message is a warning that Tester believes Gorsuch’s presence on the Court will undermine campaign finance reforms and allow more “dark money” to covertly shape policies and laws in a way that favors certain financial backers over the public interest.