IS THIS A BACK DOOR EFFORT TO GO AFTER CONSERVATIVE TALK RADIO???????????

SpeechNow.org Responds to Comments Before FEC On Rights of Independent Speech Groups

WEB RELEASE: December 11, 2007
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Mike Schrimpf, CCP, (703) 682-9359
Lisa Knepper, (703) 682-9320
[First Amendment]

Arlington, Va.—Lawyers for two groups that back greater regulation of speech about elections filed public comments with the Federal Election Commission yesterday opposing an Advisory Opinion Request from SpeechNow.org. The independent speech group with an innovative new charter is seeking confirmation that it can advocate for or against candidates without being forced to become a political committee and limit its donations and speech under federal law.

“Americans should be able to speak freely with their fellow Americans about anything, including who should be elected to office,â€