“White going to great lengths to avoid answering questions” June 17, 2011, 9:49 pmchicanery, SOS WhiteRick Hasen The latest from Indiana.
Vote Suppression in the Maryland Governor’s Race? June 17, 2011, 9:44 pmchicanery, election administrationRick Hasen See this WaPo editorial.
“Ethics official says cutbacks related to Deal investigation” June 17, 2011, 2:06 pmcampaign finance, chicaneryRick Hasen News from Georgia: “The head of the state ethics commission said it was no coincidence that she is being pushed from her job while pursuing an investigation into Gov. Nathan Deal’s campaign.” UPDATE: Ethics Chief Agrees to Resign.
“For Weiner’s Successor, Perhaps, Lame-Duck Status” June 17, 2011, 8:23 amchicanery, redistrictingRick Hasen The NY Times reports.
Now Charlie White’s Mom Wants to Sue Prosecutors June 17, 2011, 8:18 amchicaneryRick Hasen Am I the only one who thinks this story gets more bizarre each day?
“John Edwards Sought Millions From Heiress as Feds Closed In – ABC News Exclusive” June 16, 2011, 10:41 pmcampaign finance, chicanery, John EdwardsRick Hasen See, he’s not a candidate anymore and he still wants Mellon’s millions! Maybe he wants to show the earlier money was not a contribution.
“Md. robo-calls: Ehrlich aide, consultant accused of trying to suppress black vote” June 16, 2011, 10:27 pmchicanery, election administrationRick Hasen WaPo reports.
“John Edwards is Not a Criminal” June 15, 2011, 5:33 pmcampaign finance, chicanery, John EdwardsRick Hasen Steve Simpson has written this WSJ oped, which quotes my Slate commentary on the Edwards prosecution.
Self Fulfilling Prophecy Dep’t? June 13, 2011, 9:19 pmchicanery, fraudulent fraud squadRick Hasen Will Election Fraud Destroy the Integrity of the 2012 Elections?
“White says special prosecutor in his case voted illegally” June 13, 2011, 9:01 pmchicaneryRick Hasen The Indy Star reports. More on White from the Indiana Law Blog.
“Did Mitt Romney Commit Voter Fraud?” June 13, 2011, 7:02 pmchicaneryRick Hasen Another politician with allegations of residency problems.
“Elite Justice team walks prosecutorial tightrope” June 12, 2011, 9:44 pmchicanery, John EdwardsRick Hasen WaPo reports on the Edwards prosecution decision.
“Politics Unavoidable In John Edwards Indictment” June 12, 2011, 11:04 amcampaign finance, chicaneryRick Hasen NPR offers this report, which gives an inside picture of DOJ’s decision to bring the indictment. Listen!
“Democrats may join GOP in fielding ‘fake’ candidates in recalls” June 10, 2011, 10:17 pmchicanery, recall electionsRick Hasen The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel offers this report.