Completely Exposed ALEC gives in on pursuing social issues

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WASHINGTON -- The American Legislative Exchange Council, the controversial corporate-sponsored lobbying group whose push for "stand your ground" gun laws and voter ID legislation ignited grassroots protests, announced Tuesday that it is getting out of the social policy field to focus on core economic issues.

Corporations associated with ALEC had been under siege from public interest and civil rights groups who demanded they cut ties with ALEC, most recently because of its successful push to pass "stand your ground" legislation in multiple states. Florida's version of that law has been cited as a reason why neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman was not initially charged in the deadly shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.

Several companies -- including Coca-Cola, Pepsi, McDonald's, Kraft and Intuit -- had already distanced themselves from ALEC before Tuesday's surprise announcement.

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Temporary situation. ALEC will be supported by them all again, once the Martin murder frenzy gets off the headlines.

Kock Bros alone could float ALEC's boat.

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They'll just re-incorporate under a new name and continue their work with a restored low profile. See: Haliburton, Blackwater, and most any organization with a black-eye in PR.