Cook v. Gralike — Rehnquist, J., Concurring

Summary

Chief Justice Rehnquist concurs in the judgment affirming the Court of Appeals, arguing Missouri's Article VIII violates First Amendment rights of candidates by requiring pejorative labels based on viewpoint rather than compelled speech. Justice Thomas concurs in part and the judgment, disagreeing with the majority's premise on state authority regarding congressional elections but concurring because parties conceded the issue.