National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Comm’n · ¶117

This Court has long recognized that those base limits comply with the First Amendment. Preventing quid pro quo corruption and its appearance is an important—indeed, a “compelling”—government interest. McCutcheon, 572 U. S., at 199; see Buckley, 424 U. S., at 25–27. And the base limits are “closely drawn” to further that interest. Id., at 25. They “focus[] precisely on the problem of large campaign contributions,” while leaving supporters of candidates free to engage in other political activity (including small donations). Id., at 28. The limits thus target the “aspect” of political life most capable of creating “the actuality and potential for corruption.” Ibid.

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