Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Wilson Tries Again On Campaign Legislation

Democratic Senator Jim Wilson wants to make sure that campaigns take the high road and has filed legislation that would make it illegal for anyone to intentionally lie or spread misinformation in a political campaign.
“Every year it seems like the lies and the mudslinging just gets worse and worse. It would be laughable if it wasn’t such a serious issue—these lies can and do impact the outcomes of our electoral process, and yet nothing is ever done to hold those responsible accountable,” said Wilson, D-Tahlequah. “It’s got to stop.”
Senate Bill 1255 would make it a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up of $5,000 or one year in jail for intentionally participating in the dissemination of political advertising or campaign materials that the person knows to be false.
The penalty would specifically apply to materials that provide false information regarding the personal or political character of a candidate, voting records or the effect of legislation authored.
Similar legislation has failed in the past.

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