KY Bill to Put Felon Voting Rights Before Voters
According to this story, the idea has some bipartisan support, including from Sen. Rand Paul.
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“Democrats prep 2020 redistricting plans”
“The rundown on why Maureen McDonnell’s been run over”
Jeff Schapiro offers his perspective on the reasons for her husband’s defense team backing the bus over her, over and over again.
“Why so many Americans hate politics”
Dan Balz thinks it’s the $.
“U.S. Court to Hear Case on Voting Restrictions as Arizona Prepares for Polls”
The NYT has this story on Monday’s argument before the Tenth Circuit in Kobach v. EAC and “federal only” rolls in Arizona and Kansas.
A Comic Strip Explains McCutcheon
Pearls Before Swine‘s take on the Supreme Court’s view of corruption.
“Oregon Is the Best State in America”
At least in terms of public corruption, according to this WaPo story.
“Rick Perry’s Super PAC is selling shirts with his mugshot on it”
Get yours today. But is it really among the worst campaign swag ever?
“Mayday PAC Boosts Jim Rubens Against Scott Brown”
Roll Call has this story.
Tokaji Joins the Twitterverse
The time has finally come for me to enter the second decade of the 21st Century.
KY GOP Files FEC Complaint over Grimes’ Bus
Politico has this story on the complaint, alleging that her use of the bus owned by her father’s company is an illegal corporate gift.
Latest on the McDonnell Trial
NYT, WSJ, and WaPo report on former Gov. McDonnell’s testimony Friday. According to Politico: “He’s trying to show that he was too busy — and too important — to have been deeply involved in trading official government… Continue reading
More on Florida Congressional Redistricting Decision
NYT, Bloomberg, and Politico report on yesterday’s decision allowing the 2012 map to be used this year and upholding the new map drawn earlier this month. The Orlando Sentinel has reactions from candidates.
Federal Court Orders Do-Over in Arizona City Council Election
The TRO in Krieger v. Peoria arises from the inadvertent omission of one candidate’s name on the ballot for the August 26 primary, for which early voting began July 31. The court orders that any ballots cast in the August… Continue reading