[EL] A word about Richard Coleson

[Steve Hoersting]

With all of the debate going on about *McCutcheon & RNC v. FEC* and its
importance, I'd like to sound a quick note of congratulations to Richard E.
Coleson of The Bopp Law Firm, who has worked for decades at Jim's side
creating constitutional cases many cite as given.

No locale in the United States -- and this is indisputable -- can be
credited with originating the restoration of more campaign-finance speech
than 1 South Sixth Street, Terra Haute, Indiana. If Jim Bopp can be seen as
the Chairman of campaign-finance's 3M Corporation -- and I believe he can
-- perhaps Rich Coleson is the quiet chemist who invented the Post-It Note.
If Jim Bopp is campaign freedom's Steve Jobs, Rich Coleson is its
Jonny Ive<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Ive>
.

I realize this note of congratulations is a bit out of the way, and some
will inappropriately roll their eyes while reading it. But as more of
Rich's career is likely behind him than ahead, I think this note fitting,
and appreciate the opportunity to say so here.

Much was done by many in *McCutcheon & RNC v. FEC. A*nd the case was aided,
to one degree or another, by all involved. But I cannot let the moment pass
without tipping my proverbial hat to the hard thinking done by Richard E.
Coleson.

-- 
Stephen M. Hoersting
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