By Howard Fischer | Capitol Media Services/Ahwatukee Foothills News
Maricopa County prosecutors want the Arizona Supreme Court to rule that “dark money” groups cannot anonymously say nasty things about candidates just because they don’t mention the upcoming election.
Colleen Connor, a deputy county attorney, is asking the justices to rule that commercials, mailers and other materials aimed at voters can be considered trying to influence an election even if they don’t use words like “vote for” or “support.” She said, in essence, the disclosure requirement comes down to a question of common sense: Is there any other reasonable explanation for the item.
