In this WSJ column by Kimberly Strassel, Sen. Collins, a co-sponsor of McCain-Feingold, calls the proposed EO “Orwellian.” A counterpoint from the LA Times editorial page: “Government contractors can argue that they are being singled out. The easy remedy for that is to require that all contributions to all groups that engage in political activities be made public. Requiring disclosure by contractors is a first step, but it doesn’t have to be the last.”