From The Colorado Independent:  The conservative organization credited – or blamed — for bringing a flood of money into politics argued in federal court Tuesday that it should be allowed to produce and advertise an anti-John Hickenlooper film without disclosing who paid for it.

Attorneys for Citizens United  argued that its political film, “Rocky Mountain Heist,” is a news product and that the organization itself should be considered a media outlet with the same protections as members of the press.  They argued before Judge Brooke Jackson that the film, which criticizes the 2013 state legislative agenda and the Governor’s role in it, must be shown in the few weeks left before the Nov. 4 election.

The challenge to Colorado’s campaign disclosure law has made for an unusual alliance.  The Colorado Democratic Party has intervened, adding their support to the state’s representation from Republican Secretary of State and Attorney General’s offices.

“This case is about disclosure,” said Deputy Secretary of State Suzanne Staiert.  “We’re defending the right of people to know who’s paying for the influence.”

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