http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/42394 Bradley Smith's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 24 May 2013 20:07:40 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=42394&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/42394 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} Political scholars examined the consequences of the Supreme Court's [[Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] decision and its impact on elections and politics. Former Election Commission Chairman Bradley Smith defended Citizens United ruling that allows corporations to spend unlimited money on elections, but he also addressed the need to restore political party's significance in the campaigns. The panel also discussed what policy changes should be enacted in future elections. Notable speakers included former White House Counsel Robert Bauer and former federal election commission chairman Bradley Smith. This was the first panel of a Cato Institute forum on the Supreme Court's Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310550-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310550-1 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:17:49 GMT Panelists discussed the influence of Super PACs and non-profit political spending in the 2012 election. Topics included the differences between Super PACSs and 501(c)4 organizations, disclosure, regulation, issue ads, donor anonymity, privacy, and the concept of money as free speech. Farai Chideya moderated. "Dark Money Rises: The Influence of Nonprofits in Campaign 2012" was part of the Investigate This: Conversations with ProPublica series of Tenement Talks held at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum Shop. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308681-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308681-1 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 04:22:57 GMT Brad Smith discussed donations to campaigns and the possibility for corrupting the campaign donation system. Especially in light of the Supreme Court decision in the [Citizens United] case, public disclosure of all campaign donations were a hot button topic. Topic included whether non-instutional donations should be individually disclosed and whether group membership should be transparent. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307174-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307174-6 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:23:43 GMT Panelists talked about the impact of [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] on the election of state court judges. The decision eliminated restrictions on corporate funding for political candidates and causes, citing that the government lacks the right to "prohibit political speech, even if the speaker is a corporation or union." Following their discussion, panelists responded to audience members' questions. This program was the second panel of a day-long Georgetown Law Center and Aspen Institute event on state courts and recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291663-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291663-2 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:43:17 GMT Bradley Smith and Paul Ryan talked about the status of the Federal Election Commission, the President's current proposal on nominations for the FEC, and the impact of the current situation on the presidential election. They responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Last week, President Bush sought to break the deadlock over unconfirmed nominations to the Federal Election Commission. The proposal was opposed by Democrats who say the President is abandoning a reportedly non-partisan nominee in favor of a party loyalist. Currently, there are only 2 commissioners serving on the 6-member board. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204913-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204913-4 Tue, 13 May 2008 12:33:38 GMT The panelists discussed next week's U.S. Supreme Court case, [Baze v. Rees] concerning an Indiana law that requires a government-issued photo identification document in order to vote. Topics included the ramifications for other states if the Indiana law is upheld. After their presentations the panelists responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203325-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203325-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:29:48 GMT Witnesses testified about H.R. 4975, the Lobbying Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006. Topics included tightening restrictions on gifts members of Congress may accept, requiring lobbyists to publish more information more frequently on the Internet, covering travel expenses, campaign financing, and revealing past government employment. Mr. Gross is the author of, [Ethics Handbook for Entertaining and Lobbying Public Officials.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191922-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191922-1 Wed, 05 Apr 2006 08:35:53 GMT Mr. Smith talked about the regulation of political advocacy groups, commonly referred to as 527 organizations. The previous day President Bush said 527 political groups were bad for the political system and he wants to get rid of soft money in the political process. The previous week the Federal Election Commission voted to regulate more of the 527 groups that are active in the election process. He also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183181-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183181-3 Tue, 24 Aug 2004 12:10:44 GMT Members of the Federal Election Commission discussed "527" groups and their impact on federal elections. Groups such as MoveOn.org and Swift Boat Veterans For Truth have attracted wide-spread attention and criticism during the current presidential campaign, and both qualify as "527" groups. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183156-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183156-2 Fri, 20 Aug 2004 08:47:20 GMT Members of the Federal Election Commission discussed a number of issues. They spoke about the legality of certain campaign financing maneuvers, as well as the regulation of "527" groups. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183156-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183156-1 Sat, 21 Aug 2004 03:30:40 GMT Three panels appeared before the Senate Rules Committee to address concerns over enforcement of campaign finance law. Senators McCain and Feingold testified on what they see as an unwillingness of the Federal Election Commission to enforce campaign finance law, and discussed reforming the commission. FEC Chairman Bradley Smith defended the committee's record, saying, "We are assessing more fines...and we are assessing higher fines." A panel of attorneys then testified about possible reforms to the commission, including altering the number of commissioners from even to odd in order to prevent tied votes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182694-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182694-1 Sat, 17 Jul 2004 07:13:32 GMT Commissioners conducted an open meeting on the regulation and restriction of 527 groups. The "527" is taken from the section of the tax code that governs the operations of these organizations. Because they are not directly affiliated with candidates or political parties, 527 groups are able to collect unlimited donations and to use their tax-exempt revenues to promote candidates and issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181839-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181839-1 Sat, 15 May 2004 00:00:13 GMT On the second day of public hearings regarding proposed regulation of "527" political groups the Federal Election Commission heard testimony from representatives of groups expressing their views on whether the FEC can or should regulate organizations that currently conduct political activities but are not currently registered with the FEC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181373-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181373-1 Fri, 16 Apr 2004 01:06:17 GMT On the second day of public hearings regarding proposed regulation of "527" political groups the Federal Election Commission heard testimony from representatives of groups expressing their views on whether the FEC can or should regulate organizations that currently conduct political activities but are not currently registered with the FEC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181373-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181373-2 Fri, 16 Apr 2004 04:51:13 GMT In the first of two days of public hearings regarding proposed regulation of "527" political groups the Federal Election Commission heard testimony from representatives of groups expressing their views on whether the FEC can or should regulate organizations currently conducting political activities but not currently registered with the FEC http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181358-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181358-1 Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:53:18 GMT Mr. Smith Talked about campaign finance regulations and the potential impact on tax-exempt political committees, known as 527 groups. He also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180904-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180904-2 Wed, 10 Mar 2004 12:47:13 GMT Commissioners talked about proposed rule changes to regulate contributions to and expenditures of issue advocacy organizations, often referred to as 527 organizations because of their tax designation. At issue was their ability to raise "soft money" on behalf of campaigns in order to raise issues affecting the campaign. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180832-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180832-1 Thu, 04 Mar 2004 22:01:08 GMT Commissioner McDonald participated via telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174102-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174102-1 Fri, 06 Dec 2002 06:49:25 GMT Commissioners heard testimony about the 2002 Campaign Finance Reform Act. The counsels for the Democratic and Republican National Committees testified regarding the impact of the act on their respective parties. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173473-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173473-2 Thu, 24 Oct 2002 18:02:50 GMT Commissioners heard testimony about the 2002 Campaign Finance Reform Act. Among the topics they addressed were independent expenditures for campaign advertisements, coordination of rule making, free speech issues, and issue advocacy. One minute of program missing during Senate pro forma session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173473-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173473-1 Thu, 24 Oct 2002 13:30:34 GMT Commissioners heard testimony about the 2002 Campaign Finance Reform Act. Among the topics they addressed were independent expenditures for campaign advertisements, coordination of rule making, free speech issues, and issue advocacy. One minute of program missing during Senate pro forma session http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173473-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173473-3 Thu, 24 Oct 2002 14:31:43 GMT Commissioners heard testimony on campaign finance legislation. The focus of the hearing was independent expenditures by private organizations and individuals, issue advocacy through television advertising, and the constitutionality of the legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173429-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173429-1 Thu, 24 Oct 2002 06:31:55 GMT Witnesses testified about the restrictions on "electioneering communications" contained in the McCain-Feingold Act. The Commission was seeking comment on draft rules that implement the statutory requirements regarding communications during elections. These included broadcast, cable and satellite communications that refer to a clearly identified federal candidate within 60 days of a general election or within 30 days of a primary election for federal office, and for candidates for the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives, targeted to reach 50,000 or more people within the jurisdiction of a campaign. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172333-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172333-1 Fri, 30 Aug 2002 21:18:36 GMT Witnesses testified about the restrictions on "electioneering communications" contained in the McCain-Feingold Act. The Commission was seeking comment on draft rules that implement the statutory requirements regarding communications during elections. These included broadcast, cable and satellite communications that refer to a clearly identified federal candidate within 60 days of a general election or within 30 days of a primary election for federal office, and for candidates for the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives, targeted to reach 50,000 or more people within the jurisdiction of a campaign. In this portion witnesses testified about issue advocacy and campaign advertisements, political remarks in entertainment programming, and other free speech issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172309-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172309-1 Wed, 28 Aug 2002 13:31:17 GMT Witnesses testified about the restrictions on "electioneering communications" contained in the McCain-Feingold Act. The Commission was seeking comment on draft rules that implement the statutory requirements regarding communications during elections. These included broadcast, cable and satellite communications that refer to a clearly identified federal candidate within 6o days of a general election or within 30 days of a primary election for federal office, and for candidates for the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives, targeted to reach 50,000 or more people within the jurisdiction of a campaign. This portion focused on the impact of proposed regulations on the independent and private sectors. They also offered several exceptions to the rules to allow public service and entertainment programming as well as some forms of issue advocacy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172309-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172309-2 Wed, 28 Aug 2002 17:34:38 GMT The commission met in a regular open meeting to discuss provisions in the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (McCain-Feingold) that prohibited fraudulent campaign solicitations, personal use of campaign funds, and other items. There are no witnesses. The commission scheduled public hearings beginning August 23, 2002 on the rules for campaign finance regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172180-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172180-1 Thu, 22 Aug 2002 14:02:05 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170771-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170771-1 Thu, 20 Jun 2002 00:00:00 GMT Commissioners discussed draft proposals for implementing rules governing "soft money" provisions of the 2002 Campaign Finance Reform Act. They also considered public comments made by 19 individuals and groups on the proposed regulations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170749-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170749-1 Thu, 20 Jun 2002 05:24:00 GMT In light of Senate debate over the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform, Bradley Smith talked about his opposition to campaign finance restrictions. He said that the current restrictions have caused more problems than they have solved. He argued that money is an equalizing force in politics, allowing small parties and unknown candidates to effectively compete with established parties and incumbent candidates. Following his remarks, he answered questions from the audience. Bradley Smith is the author of [Unfree Speech: The Folly of Campaign Finance Reform], published by Princeton University Press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163319-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163319-1 Sun, 25 Mar 2001 21:26:07 GMT Mr. Smith talks about the recent Federal Election Commission hearing on competing claims for public funding for the Reform Party presidential campaigns of Patrick Buchanan and John Hagelin, the findings of the FEC, and the campaign funding process. He also responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159199-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159199-5 Wed, 13 Sep 2000 13:31:16 GMT In response to a dispute between factions of the Reform Party over the status of their presidential nominee, commissioners discussed how $12.5 million in federal campaign funds would be distributed to the Reform Party. They determined by a 5 to 1 vote that the funds should go to Pat Buchanan, thus recognizing him as the legitimate nominee. Commissioners in the majority looked at the extent of support for each candidate in state parties and said they did not want to interfere with internal party politics. Commissioner Sandstrom dissented saying the decision was hasty and should be left to the courts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159186-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159186-1 Wed, 13 Sep 2000 08:10:52 GMT Mr. Smith, sworn in Monday as the newest member of the Federal Election Commission, talked about campaign finance reform and his role at the FEC. He also responded to viewer calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157915-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157915-1 Tue, 27 Jun 2000 12:20:48 GMT Senators heard testimony on the nominations of Mr. McDonald and Mr. Smith to the Federal Election Commission. They attempted to ascertain the experience, integrity, and character of the nominees. The issue of campaign finances dominated the substantive testimony and questioning. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155900-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155900-1 Thu, 09 Mar 2000 05:09:03 GMT Committee members heard testimony from two former presidential candidates and two political scholars on the campaign finance system for presidential campaigns. They testified about the growth in soft money, unregulated contributions to parties, and other trends in campaign fund raising. They also outlined how they would address these problems. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81232-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81232-1 Thu, 15 May 1997 00:05:00 GMT Subcommittee members heard testimony from members of Congress and, constitutional law experts and others concerning the relationship between freedom of speech and campaign finance reform. Witnesses also testified about whether some campaign finance proposals obstruct individuals' and groups' rights to participate fully in the electoral process. The Supreme Court rejected the right of Congress to impose mandatory spending limits on campaigns in [Buckley v. Valeo]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79221-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79221-1 Sun, 02 Mar 1997 20:33:00 GMT Committee members heard testimony from legislators and several campaign experts concerning the latest Senate legislation to reform campaign finance regulations, S. 1219. They examined how this law would be implemented and whether it would really reform the way campaigns are conducted in a positive way. This was the first in a series of hearings on campaign finance reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69678-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69678-1 Fri, 02 Feb 1996 09:02:00 GMT