Catholic University Law Review
Abstract
Using Frank Underwood’s maniacal political journey in the Netflix series House of Cards as an example of what is wrong with American politics, this article argues that the Supreme Court’s misapplication of First Amendment principles in Citizens United and other key campaign finance cases plays a large and problematic role. Providing an extensive historical overview of republicanism and First Amendment jurisprudence, this article suggests that a return to republican ideals, while not perfect, is both the solution and proper tool of analysis to be used by the Supreme Court for campaign finance cases and beyond.
Recommended Citation
Jonathan E. Maddison,
House of Cards: How Rediscovering Republicanism Brings it Crashing Down,
64
Cath. U. L. Rev.
649
(2015).
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