Court ruling could hurt Boxer

The U.S Supreme Court decision Thursday allowing corporations to donate directly to candidates is not expected to have a major effect on most state or local races, officials said. Daiiy News.

However, it could impact California's U.S. Senate race, where Democratic incumbent Barbara Boxer is seeking a fourth term this year.

"The state and city will not be affected since corporations are (already) allowed to contribute," said campaign finance expert Bob Stern, president of the Los Angeles-based Center for Governmental Studies. "But where it will have an impact is in federal races, particularly the Senate race. Corporations and unions can now spend unlimited amounts of money either for or against a candidate."