Category Archives: chicanery

My New One @Slate on Why a Quick and Laser-focused Impeachment Process on the Ukraine Matter is Justified Precisely Because the Claim is about Election Interference in 2020.

September 27, 2019, 10:02 amchicaneryRick Hasen

I have written this piece for Slate. Here is my key point: What Democrats need, then, is a clean impeachment strategy laser-focused on the Ukraine allegations. The allegation is easy to understand and does not require a Carrie Mathison cork… Continue reading

“NRA’s Ties to Russian Nationals Detailed in New Report”

September 27, 2019, 9:49 amcampaigns, chicaneryRick Hasen

WSJ: National Rifle Association funds paid for lodging and travel of Russian nationals throughout 2015 and 2016, as part of a relationship that allowed foreign actors looking to influence the U.S. election, including now-convicted Maria Butina, to infiltrate the gun-rights… Continue reading

Trump “jokes about driving people ‘frigging crazy’ with hints he might never leave WH”

September 26, 2019, 8:54 pmchicaneryRick Hasen

Once again the President jokes about not following the Constitution’s term limits requirements for President. Hilarious. (Actually, a very norm-crushing dangerous development.)

“Justice Dept. rejected investigation of Trump phone call just weeks after it began examining the matter”

September 25, 2019, 5:22 pmcampaign finance, chicaneryRick Hasen

I’m quoted in this WaPo piece: Justice Department officials took less than a month to abandon an inquiry into President Trump’s communications with his Ukrainian counterpart about investigating former vice president Joe Biden — reigniting concerns among Democrats and legal… Continue reading

“Nancy Pelosi Announces Formal Impeachment Inquiry of Trump”

September 24, 2019, 8:48 pmchicaneryRick Hasen

NYT: Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Tuesday that the House would initiate a formal impeachment inquiry against President Trump, charging him with betraying his oath of office and the nation’s security by seeking to enlist a foreign power to tarnish… Continue reading

“Instead of ‘No Collusion!’ Trump Now Seems to Be Saying, So What if I Did?”

September 23, 2019, 9:20 pmcampaigns, chicaneryRick Hasen

Peter Baker news analysis in the NYT.

Michigan: “Southfield City Clerk charged with 6 election law felonies”

September 23, 2019, 9:05 pmchicanery, Election Assistance CommissionRick Hasen

Detroit Free Press reports. Although the story is a bit vague, it sounds like the clerk may have falsified absentee ballot submissions so that her numbers would properly balance in a post-election audit.

“Thomas Hofeller and GOP strategists experimented with using race as the primary factor in drawing districts in Alabama, Florida, and West Virginia.”

September 23, 2019, 5:59 pmchicanery, redistrictingRick Hasen

More revelations from David Daley.

Common Cause: “DOJ & FEC Complaints Filed Against President Trump, Rudy Giuliani and Others for Illegal Solicitation of Contribution from Ukrainian President”

September 23, 2019, 2:36 pmcampaigns, chicaneryRick Hasen

Press release.

“As Trump Confirms He Discussed Biden With Ukraine, Pressure to Impeach Builds”

September 23, 2019, 8:31 amcampaign finance, campaigns, chicaneryRick Hasen

NYT: President Trump acknowledged on Sunday that he raised corruption accusations against former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. during a phone call with Ukraine’s leader, a stunning admission as pressure mounted on Democrats to impeach Mr. Trump over allegations… Continue reading

“Trump’s Ukraine Gambit Could Be Another Campaign Finance Crime; Unfortunately, Robert Mueller may have given the president the green light to solicit foreign interference again”

September 22, 2019, 2:53 pmcampaign finance, campaigns, chicaneryRick Hasen

I have written this piece for Slate. It begins: President Donald Trump may well have committed a new campaign finance crime if he, as reported, pressured Ukraine into providing dirt on a political rival, former Vice President Joe Biden, and… Continue reading

“Political Fundraiser Pleads Guilty To Fraud”

September 19, 2019, 7:19 amcampaign finance, campaigns, chicaneryRick Hasen

ProPublica: In one of the first Justice Department cases of its kind, Maryland political consultant Kelley Rogers pleaded guilty to wire fraud on Tuesday for operating multiple fraudulent political action committees that raised money from donors for conservative causes… Continue reading

“Warren releases plan to tackle Washington corruption”

September 16, 2019, 7:01 amcampaigns, chicanery, conflict of interest lawsRick Hasen

WaPo: Sen. Elizabeth Warren released a new plan Monday to tackle corruption in Washington, part of the Democratic presidential candidate’s ongoing promises to enact “big structural change” if elected.Warren’s wide-ranging new proposal seeks to dramatically limit the influence of federal… Continue reading