Category Archives: campaign finance
“Elon Musk’s pro-Trump super PAC ramps up swing state operations”
WaPo:
A super PAC that Elon Musk helped create has ramped up spending on behalf of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in recent weeks, splashing out millions of dollars primarily in swing states.
The burst of activity adds to the… Continue reading
Marc Elias Attacks the Pro-Voter Campaign Legal Center for Sticking Up for Campaign Finance Disclosure and Transparency (Because It Filed a Complaint Against a Democratic Super PAC)
Really awful.
The Campaign Legal Center does excellent, non-partisan work supporting voters’ rights, regardless of party.
“Crosspartisan coalition calls on presidential candidates to embrace transparency, disclose their campaign ‘bundlers'”
Release:
In an effort spearheaded by Issue One, 13 organizations from across the ideological spectrum are urging Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, and independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to publicly… Continue reading
“Why Trump’s Conviction Can’t Stand; It rests on an intent to violate a state law that is pre-empted by the Federal Election Campaign Act.”
David Rivkin and Elizabeth Price Foley WSJ oped:
Mr. Trump was indicted under New York’s law prohibiting falsification of business records, which is a felony only if the accused intended “to commit another crime” via the false record. Judge… Continue reading
“A Deeper Look at the Scope, Impact, and Risks of Company Political Spending”
Bruce Freed and Jeanne Hanna:
What exactly is the scope and impact of corporate political spending? Much has been written about the risks – legal, reputational and bottom line – faced by companies engaging in this spending. But it… Continue reading
En Banc Sixth Circuit Rejects Challenge to Federal Campaign Finance Rules Limiting Coordinated Spending Between Candidates and Parties, with Strong Hint SCOTUS Will Strike the Limits Down
I have been waiting for this issue to get back to the Supreme Court for a while, and this is just the vehicle that could get it there. I don’t expect the Court, if it considers the issue, to uphold… Continue reading
“Despite protestations, prosecution of Donald Trump for violating federal election law well-grounded: Mark R. Brown”
Cleveland.com oped:
[Brad] Smith’s points are misleading, confusing and often incorrect. The FECA places limits ($2,700 in 2016) on how much individuals may legally contribute to federal campaigns, and Cohen’s payment of $130,000 to Daniels plainly exceeded this limit.… Continue reading
“Federal judge blocks enforcement of new Ohio ban on noncitizen contributions to ballot issue campaigns”
Cleveland.com:
A federal judge on Saturday blocked key portions of Ohio’s new law restricting lawful permanent residents, visa-holders and others from contributing to statewide ballot issue campaigns.
The injunction came one day before the law was to take effect….
Ohio’s … Continue reading
“Republican Donors, Do You Know Where Your Money Goes”
Juleanna Glover NYT oped:
We long ago blew past any meaningful controls on political giving in American elections. Now we should focus on the rules governing political spending, which are in equally terrible shape. For that we can blame the… Continue reading
“Meet the megadonors pumping millions into the 2024 election”
WaPo:
The 50 biggest donors this cycle have collectively pumped $1.5 billion into political committees and other groups competing in the election, according to a Washington Post analysis of Federal Election Commission data.
The vast majority of money from top… Continue reading
ELB Book Corner: Bob Bauer: “Law and Ethics in the Domain of Campaign Finance”
I’m pleased to welcome Bob Bauer to the ELB Book Corner, writing about his new book, The Unraveling. Here is the second of three guest posts:
One chapter of the Unraveling is devoted to my long-standing view that the… Continue reading
“Democrats signal voting rights bills will top the agenda if Harris wins”
Patrick Marley deep for WaPo:
Democratic leaders say passing sweeping legislation to expand voting rights and curb gerrymandering will be at or near the top of their governing agenda should Vice President Kamala Harris win the presidency this fall in… Continue reading
“Investors Favor Political Disclosures for Companies, Poll Finds”
Bloomberg:
Voters who are invested in the stock market want more transparency of corporate political spending, according to a new poll released as races heat up for the White House and down-ballot offices.
In the survey, from the Zicklin… Continue reading