Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates “Two Cheers for Super PACs: Money in Politics is Still Overregulated” at New Venue, September 12

NEW YORK—August 21, 2012—On September 12, Intelligence Squared U.S. (IQ2US) will kick off its Fall 2012 season at new venue Kaufman Center, with a debate about campaign financing, “Two Cheers for Super PACs: Money in Politics is Still Overregulated.”  The product of two court decisions—Citizens United and SpeechNow.org v. Federal Election Committee—that allow for unlimited spending by independent political groups, Super PAC spending is on course to making 2012 the most expensive presidential election in history.  But how have Super PACs changed the political landscape?  And are they good