Disclose Act: Super PAC Transparency Legislation To Be Introduced By House Democrats

It would make absolutely no difference (if it mattered at all - more on that later) because a way around disclosure and transparen­cy and continuing to be able to contribute to these Super PACS would be in place before anybody agreed to it.  Just like McCain-Fei­ngold was really about stalling off reform.  Just like the insurance industry had already figured out a way around medical loss ratio.  

The only reason to allow Super PACs to exist is for being able to buy politician­s and elections.
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Disclose Act: Super PAC Transparency Legislation To Be Introduced By House Democrats

How would it hurt?  How would it hurt either party?

You already know who is behind the ads that Super PAC money purchases -- The other guy.  

Knowing who is behind them doesn't change anything -- The ads themselves do what they are intended to do:  Flood the air waves and plant memes in the minds of the viewing public, change perception­, create propaganda waves to influence and move public opinion.  

If either party was honorable, they'd be leading the charge for public financing of campaigns and ending corporate personhood­.
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Disclose Act: Super PAC Transparency Legislation To Be Introduced By House Democrats

The problem with Super PACS is that they exist at all.
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