week. it will require american companies to inform their shareholders about political spending and require ceos to appear in political advertising. maryland congressman donna edwards is taking the fight a step further. >> introduce a constitutional amendment so we the people can take back elections and our democracy. >> reporter: those who represent corporate america, say good luck with that. they say congress is overreacting. >> no corporation is going to run an ad, an express ad, which is what this is really about, saying, using the magic words, vote for or vote against and say, paid for by cnn. i'm just going to guarantee you that's not going to happen. >> reporter: because no company would risk alienating its customers. despite kdr's ad, chuck hobson won the primary with 61% of the vote. the measure would also require powerful trade groups like the