“Vitter Seeks Ethics Investigation of Reid, Boxer Over Prostitution Amendment (Updated)”
A Classic from the World’s Greatest Deliberative Body.
Category Archives: legislation and legislatures
“Political Sins, More Than Guns, Drove Colorado Recall”
David Kopel:
The Colorado vote to recall two Democratic state senators is a major win for the Second Amendment and for responsible law-making. Although guns were the reason for the recall campaign, Senate President John Morse of Colorado Springs and… Continue reading
“If possible, please do *not* direct questions to Jonathan Silver…He’s a client of my firm. :)”
Monmouth: “Party Control of Congress Makes No Difference to Public”
A Monmouth University poll finds that 76% disapprove of Congress’ performance, with “little difference in opinion for the Democratic controlled Senate and the Republican led House of Representatives,” and that “Americans think that unified party control of Congress would make… Continue reading
“Sure, Congress Is More Partisan. But It’s Also More Honest.”
David Weigel of Slate has this comment on what the new Almanac of American Politics reveals. His takeaways include confirmation that “the gerrymanders of 2010 have taken most of the country out of play,” but also that: “Gerrymandering isn’t the… Continue reading
Sunlight Foundation on State Disclosure Bills
Sunlight Foundation has this report, “Battle over Dark Money Takes Many Forms on State Level,” analyzing campaign finance bills introduced in states legislatures in 2012 or 2013, including legislation that would require disclosure.
Update: WaPo has this story on… Continue reading
“How Fragile Is the New Democratic Coalition?”
More great Tom Edsall translation of political science data into real political implications.
“Business Tries to Tame Tea-Party Conservatives It Helped Elect”
Following up on my earlier post today, I missed this Jill Lawrence piece from last month.
“Business Losing Clout in a G.O.P. Moving Right”
NYT offers provocative take on corporate money and influence post-Citizens United.
“G.O.P. Senators Fail to Head Off Primary Challenges by Tea Party Rivals”
“Reid Keeps Expectations Low on Fixing Voting Rights Act”
“There’s Nothing Special About the Filibuster”
Stephen Spaulding of Common Cause has written this Politico oped.
“For Freshmen in the House, Seats of Plenty”
NYT:
With so many lawmakers clamoring to be on the Financial Services Committee, it has grown to 61 members from 44 since 1980, forcing the installation of four tiered rows of seats in the Rayburn House Office Building — with… Continue reading
“How McConnell’s Woes Could Blow Up Washington”
Josh Marshall with the key takeaway point from the McConnell controversy and the primary season.
I’d only add that in the general election, McConnell could be blamed by voters in the middle for failing to avert a government shutdown (for… Continue reading