“The case of the mysterious congressional donations”
Must-read Javier Panzar, on what could well develop into a criminal investigation.
Category Archives: campaign finance
“Partisan Balance in Three-Judge District Courts under BCRA”
The following is a guest post by Prof. Michael Solimine, the country’s leading expert on the use of three-judge courts to decide a small set of (mostly election) cases, which go on direct appeal to the Supreme Court:
The… Continue reading
“The Lousy Senate Democratic Campaign Finance Reform Plan Would Change Nothing”
Lessig in the Daily Beast:
Sensing Americans’ enormous frustration with money in politics, Senate Democrats have now signaled they are preparing a “Democracy Package.” Following the lead of President Obama in his final State of the Union address, the… Continue reading
“Koch Groups Are Still Spending Millions, But Choosing Door Knocks Over More Ads”
Tarini Parti for BuzzFeed.
“Koch Group Cross-Appeals in California Donor Data Case”
Bloomberg BNA:
A conservative nonprofit backed by billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch filed a Ninth Circuit appeal in its case against California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris (D) over the nondisclosure of identifying information for the group’s major… Continue reading
“The Case for More Money in Politics”
Derek Muller has written this essay for the Library of Law and Liberty. It addresses this question posed by the editors:
Should a democracy, in the name of combatting political corruption, and in the name of equal participation in politics,… Continue reading
Donald Trump Proves Money Buys Influence
Adam Smith on Twitter:
Donald Trump is not great at this "not being influenced" thing he brags about. pic.twitter.com/nYheACSgIB
— Adam Smith (@asmith83) June 2, 2016
“An Egalitarian Approach to Campaign Finance Reform”
Very thoughtful Ryan Pevnick review in the New Rambler of my Plutocrats United book:
There are many interesting discussions in the book that should challenge readers to rethink standard liberal and conservative positions on campaign finance reform. For instance,… Continue reading
“‘Soft Money’ Is Back, and Republicans Want to Make It Official”
Justin Miller for TAP.
“Pillar of Law Files for Summary Judgment in Illinois Cannabis Speech Case”
“Rubio says identity of person who gave $13.5 million to group supporting him is ‘irrelevant'”
Nothing to see here folks. Keep moving.
“HP Inc. Joins Companies Declining to Contribute to G.O.P. Convention”
“10 Montana Republicans call for special session on campaign finance”
The latest from Montana.
“Sheldon Adelson in Talks to Create Pro-Trump Super PAC”
WSJ:
Billionaire casino owner Sheldon Adelson is looking to set up a super PAC to support Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, a move that would add financial firepower from one of the most prolific donors of the 2012 cycle.
Creation… Continue reading