host: we told you about tom stier's plan to go after republicans in this next election. the koch brothers also strategizing, expanding in texas, and mobilizing latino voters ahead of the election. that was the houston chronicle this morning. one of our viewers wants to know, is the -- does current election laws allow donations from foreign entities to enter the campaign? guest: foreign donors are not allowed to make contributions directly to federal candidates. however, now that citizens united is the law of the land, outside groups including politically active nonprofits, which do not disclose sources of their funds, are campaigning on behalf of, or against, federal candidates. this is the concern. we cannot know that that activity is not being run on behalf of a foreign corporation individual, or government. host: on twitter, why are political donors to -- afraid to reveal who they support? guest: political donations are a valid way to participate in our democracy. if you support the ideals of a person running for office, to be able to contribute and support their camp

i think the gentleman who just called, if he were on the receiving end of an ad list from tom stiers' campaign, as long as it is going through a super pac and is fully just closed -- fully disclosed will be able to judge for himself and gauge the credibility of the message and messenger. that is a critical element. if we cannot know who the messenger is we cannot effectively gauge the credibility that message merits. if i have, if i am viewing an ad from an abortion-related group or a pro-gun rights group and i'm familiar with that group, i can decide whether or not i agree with the message and i understand who is sending the message. if it is coming from some group i've never heard of, unfortunately what i and other americans will do is listen more closely and potentially gives that group more credibility than they deserve. what we are concerned about is making sure americans have the information before them, including who is behind the group, what campaigns are connected to them and where the money is coming from. host: a democrat in minneapolis tom go ahead. good morning. caller: h

i think the gentleman who just called, if he were on the receiving end of an ad list from tom stiers'ign, as long as it is going through a super pac and is fully just closed -- fully disclosed will be able to judge for himself and gauge the credibility of the message and messenger. that is a critical element. if we cannot know who the messenger is we cannot effectively gauge the credibility that message merits. if i have, if i am viewing an ad from an abortion-related group or a pro-gun rights group and i'm familiar with that group, i can decide whether or not i agree with the message and i understand who is sending the message. if it is coming from some group i've never heard of, unfortunately what i and other americans will do is listen more closely and potentially gives that group more credibility than they deserve. what we are concerned about is making sure americans have the information before them, including who is behind the group, what campaigns are connected to them and where the money is coming from. host: a democrat in minneapolis tom go ahead. good morning. caller: hey the