Democrats rallied around Obama after his criticism of Republicans during State of the Union speech . The ruling placed legal barriers on corporations ' spending to influence campaigns . Justice Samuel Alito could be seen mouthing ` ` not true '' at Obama 's speech . `` I do n't think American elections should be bankrolled by America 's most powerful interests , or worse , by foreign entities . Sen. Patrick Buchanan on Thursday assailed the ruling on the Senate floor .
Democrats rallied around Obama after his criticism of Republicans during State of the Union speech . The ruling placed legal barriers on corporations ' spending to influence campaigns . Justice Samuel Alito could be seen mouthing ` ` not true '' at Obama 's speech . Sen. Patrick Buchanan on Thursday assailed the ruling on the Senate floor .