Shaun McCutcheon is fast becoming a household name — at least in lofty legal and political circles. “A lot of people know me,” the 46-year-old electrical engineer from Alabama says with obvious satisfaction.
McCutcheon’s name sits atop a case headed to the Supreme Court early next month. Should he win — and most court watchers think he will — wealthy political donors will be able to give limited contributions to as many federal candidates and committees as they want.