Common Sense

Looks like we’re all in agreement on this one:

Americans of both parties overwhelmingly oppose a Supreme Court ruling that allows corporations and unions to spend as much as they want on political campaigns, and most favor new limits on such spending, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.

Eight in 10 poll respondents say they oppose the high court’s Jan. 21 decision to allow unfettered corporate political spending, with 65 percent “strongly” opposed. Nearly as many backed congressional action to curb the ruling, with 72 percent in favor of reinstating limits.

The poll reveals relatively little difference of opinion on the issue among Democrats (85 percent opposed to the ruling), Republicans (76 percent) and independents (81 percent).

Congratulations

My niece gave birth early this morning to Jacob Thomas and Caitlin Mae, announced on Facebook via Blackberry. And another niece wrote back, “Welcome babies to our ridiculous family.” Couldn’t have said it any better.

Today’s my mom’s birthday. She’d like that.