The campaign finance "reform" movement has a long history of trying to silence its political critics - and not just in the campaign finance legislation itself. Rather, they attempt to smear and silence anyone who disagrees with them. See e.g., events recounted here. (Scroll down to "Silencing Dissent II.")

Their latest target is Bob Bauer, a prominent Democratic Party lawyer and articulate critic of the "reform" community. Mr. Bauer reprints their efforts, and his response, here.