WATCH: For years, Mitch McConnell has opposed nearly all campaign finance regulations on 1st Amendment grounds. But in a speech from 1987, McConnell called for a constitutional amendment, because spending by ultra-wealthy candidates "distorts the process" and is "not fair."

In his written remarks, McConnell said:

"Members on both sides of the aisle have decried the ease with which wealthy candidates can virtually purchase congressional seats".

He said his proposed constitutional amendment could fix the problem.https://t.co/qfhR1wm3kp

— Tom Dreisbach (@TomDreisbach) June 6, 2019