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DNC seeks to join RNC suit over McCain's reform law

 
WASHINGTON (CNN) - The Democratic National Committee is backing a piece of trademark legislation championed by former GOP presidential nominee Sen. John McCain — asking the courts to allow it to defend the McCain Feingold campaign finance reform law against a challenge by the Republican National Committee. The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002, commonly known [...] (link)

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