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| formation = 2005 |
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| founder = [[Bradley A. Smith]] |
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| location = [[Alexandria, Virginia]] |
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| mission = "To promote and defend First Amendment rights to free political speech, assembly, and petition." |
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The '''Center for Competitive Politics''' ('''CCP''') is a [[501(c)(3)]] non-profit organization headquartered in [[Alexandria, Virginia]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Warren|first1=Michael|title=The Disclosure Police Target Walmart|url=http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/disclosure-police-target-walmart_794382.html|accessdate=11 August 2014|publisher=Weekly Standard|date=6-5-2014}}</ref> CCP's mission is "to promote and defend First Amendment rights to free political speech, assembly, and petition."<ref>{{cite web|title=About the Center for Competitive Politics|url=http://www.campaignfreedom.org/about/|publisher=Center for Competitive Politics|accessdate=11 August 2014}}</ref> |
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==History== |
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CCP was founded in 2005 by former [[Federal Election Commission]] Chairman [[Bradley A. Smith]]. According to ''[[Politico]]'', Smith opened CCP with the goal of "challenging the current campaign finance system in both federal court and the court of public opinion."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Cummings|first1=Jeanne|title=Conservatives plot on campaign finance|url=http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0808/12460.html|accessdate=11 August 2014|publisher=Politico|date=8-12-2008}}</ref> |
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==Activities== |
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The '''Center for Competitive Politics''' ('''CCP''') is a Section [[501(c)(3)]] non-profit organization headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. The CCP's mission statement is "through legal briefs, studies, historical and constitutional analyses, and media communication, to educate the public on the actual effects of money in politics, and the results of a more free and competitive electoral process." It was founded in 2005 by former [[Federal Election Commission]] Chairman [[Bradley A. Smith]] and Stephen M. Hoersting, formerly an aide to Smith and later General Counsel at the [[National Republican Senatorial Committee]].<ref>[http://www.campaignfreedom.org/about_ccp/ "Center for Competitive Politics home page: 'About us' section"], ''CCP'', Retrieved on 2009-07-10.</ref> |
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In 2014, CCP challenged California's requirement that nonprofit groups must apply for a license to solicit contributions from residents of the state.<ref>{{cite news|title=Give Us Your Donors, or Else|url=http://online.wsj.com/articles/give-us-your-donors-or-else-1406070490|accessdate=11 August 2014|publisher=Wall Street Journal|date=7-22-2014}}</ref> |
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CCP has stated its opposition to a campaign spending limitation amendment authored by Senators [[Tom Udall]] and [[Michael Bennet]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Newlin Carney|first1=Eliza|title=Hobby Lobby Ruling Fuels Amendment Push|url=http://blogs.rollcall.com/beltway-insiders/hobby-lobby-ruling-fuels-amendment-push/?dcz=|accessdate=11 August 2014|publisher=Roll Call|date=7-2-2014}}</ref> CCP has also opposed proposed [[Internal Revenue Service]] guidelines that would cap the amount of political activity allowed for tax-exempt advocacy groups.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hicks|first1=Josh|title=IRS to propose specific limits on nonprofits’ political activities|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/federal_government/irs-to-propose-specific-limits-on-nonprofits-political-activities/2014/06/18/d362ecaa-f728-11e3-a606-946fd632f9f1_story.html|accessdate=11 August 2014|publisher=Washington Post|date=6-18-2014}}</ref> |
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The organization has been particularly active in criticizing campaign finance regulations, taxpayer-financed political campaigns, and restrictions on referenda and ballot initiatives. The Center publishes various studies and reports on election related matters, and provides pro bono legal counsel to parties in suits challenging the constitutionality of election statutes. It has also has defended the right of independent groups to participate freely in the electoral process.<ref>[http://www.campaignfreedom.org/blog "Center for Competitive Politics blog"], ''CCP'', Retrieved on 2009-07-10.</ref> |
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==References== |
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The Center represented the plaintiffs in SpeechNow.org v. Federal Election Commission, the Court of Appeals decisions that authorized the creation of [[Super PACs]].<ref>[http://speechnow.org/Litigation.aspx "SpeechNow.org"].</ref> |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.campaignfreedom.org Official Site of Center for Competitive Politics] |
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*[http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0808/12460.html Profile of Organization in ''Politico''] |
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==Notes and references== |
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* K. Vogel, '[http://dyn.politico.com/printstory.cfm?uuid=A3E0798B-DA5D-A6E8-156F3ECF53D3D701 Campaign Finance Reform: R.I.P.?]' (Oct. 13, 2010). |
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| Formation | 2005 |
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| Founder | Bradley A. Smith |
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The Center for Competitive Politics (CCP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.[1] CCP's mission is "to promote and defend First Amendment rights to free political speech, assembly, and petition."[2]
History
CCP was founded in 2005 by former Federal Election Commission Chairman Bradley A. Smith. According to Politico, Smith opened CCP with the goal of "challenging the current campaign finance system in both federal court and the court of public opinion."[3]
Activities
In 2014, CCP challenged California's requirement that nonprofit groups must apply for a license to solicit contributions from residents of the state.[4]
CCP has stated its opposition to a campaign spending limitation amendment authored by Senators Tom Udall and Michael Bennet.[5] CCP has also opposed proposed Internal Revenue Service guidelines that would cap the amount of political activity allowed for tax-exempt advocacy groups.[6]
References
- ^ Warren, Michael (6-5-2014). "The Disclosure Police Target Walmart". Weekly Standard. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "About the Center for Competitive Politics". Center for Competitive Politics. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
- ^ Cummings, Jeanne (8-12-2008). "Conservatives plot on campaign finance". Politico. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Give Us Your Donors, or Else". Wall Street Journal. 7-22-2014. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Newlin Carney, Eliza (7-2-2014). "Hobby Lobby Ruling Fuels Amendment Push". Roll Call. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Hicks, Josh (6-18-2014). "IRS to propose specific limits on nonprofits' political activities". Washington Post. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
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