Watch Archived Video from Democracy Erosion Coalition: “The 2024 Presidential Elections: Implications and Consequences for US Democracy”
This was a great conversation with Lily Mason, Steve Levitsky, and me, moderated by Emily Clough. Watch:
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Upcoming Live and Online Fordham Law Forum: “The 2024 Election: Are We Ready?”
Looking forward to speaking (virtually) at this event:
Monday, October 2810:30 – 11:00 a.m. | check-in11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | programIn-person and on ZoomFordham Law SchoolCostantino Room (Second Floor)In the week before Election Day, this symposium will explore… Continue reading
Watch Archived Video: “Election Matters 2024 | Safeguarding the Vote: Election Subversion Risks & Responses”
University of Wisconsin SDRI:
On October 18th the State Democracy Research Initiative and the Elections Research Center at UW-Madison hosted the final event in our Election Matters 2024 series: “Safeguarding the Vote: Election Subversion Risks & Responses,” sponsored by … Continue reading
“A Writer Sees Leniency in the Supreme Court’s Approach to Public Corruption”
Adam Liptak NYT column:
Eight years ago, before revelations about luxury travel and gifts accepted by Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel A. Alito Jr., the Supreme Court considered the case of a politician who had been prosecuted for… Continue reading
“Disrupting Election Day: Reconsidering the Purcell Principle as a Federalism Doctrine”
Casey Schmidt has written this student note for the Virginia Law Review. Here is the abstract:
The Purcell Principle—the doctrine that courts should refrain from changing election rules during the period of time close to an election—has long been misconstrued.… Continue reading
“Could Trump undermine the vote again? Harris’s legal team says it’s prepared”
WaPo:
Former president Donald Trump and his allies have filed hundreds of lawsuits, with more to come, seeking to tighten voting rules or disqualify voters. Security experts have gamed out how to restore order quickly if unrest at polling… Continue reading
“1 in 5 Republicans want Trump to call election invalid if he loses” (and 12% of Democrats Say About Harris)
Axios:
Nearly one in five Republicans say that if Donald Trump loses the 2024 election, he should declare the results invalid and do whatever it takes to assume office, according to a new national survey.
Why it matters: The growing… Continue reading
“What Fox News’ Decision Desk Chief Expects for the 2024 Election”
Politico:
The man who may call the winner of the 2024 presidential election is ready to make a prediction for at least when the news will come.
“The over/under is Saturday,” said Arnon Mishkin, the head of Fox News’ decision desk. “Which… Continue reading
“The GOP has been using a campaign finance loophole to save on TV ads. Now Dems are getting in on it.”
Politico:
Democrats are starting to use a campaign finance loophole to save big bucks on TV advertising — after failing to stop Republicans from doing the same.
Earlier this month, the Federal Election Commission deadlocked on a case brought forth… Continue reading
“Protecting Your Vote: Nevada’s ‘swingiest’ county emerges as key battleground in election certification fight”
ABC News:
Politicos in Washoe County, Nevada, proudly refer to their home as “the swingiest county in the swingiest state,” where voters in the sprawling and sparsely populated swath of desert might very well tilt the scales of a deadlocked … Continue reading
“How Republicans pushed social media companies to stop fighting election misinformation”
CNN:
Three years ago, major internet platforms including Meta, Twitter and YouTube responded to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots with decisive action — suspending thousands of accounts that had spread election lies and removing posts glorifying the attack on… Continue reading
“U.S. cybersecurity chief says election systems have ‘never been more secure'”
NPR:
Amid widespread concerns of outside interference influencing the results this year’s presidential election, the head of the country’s cybersecurity agency says election infrastructure is more secure than ever.
State and local election officials across the country have made big… Continue reading
“Clarifying the Possibility of a Contingent Election under the Twelfth Amendment”
Smart Andy Craig at Cato:
The law makes this distinction clear, carefully tracking the Constitution’s text. 3 USC §15(e)(2) provides that the whole number of electors is reduced only if a state has failed to appoint the number of electors… Continue reading