Category Archives: election law “humor”

“Coconut detained in Maldives over vote-rigging claims”

September 7, 2013, 7:13 amchicanery, election law "humor"Dan Tokaji

You can’t make this stuff up: A coconut has been detained by Maldivian police on suspicion of vote-rigging in a key presidential election… The local Minivan news website reported that police “took the coconut into their possession” around 7.05am… Continue reading

Christmas in August: Doug Chapin Edition

August 8, 2013, 7:34 amelection administration, election law "humor"Rick Hasen

Ins and outs list.

Colbert on Senate Finance Committee Accepting Secret Suggestions on Drafting Tax Reform Legislation

July 31, 2013, 9:28 amelection law "humor", legislation and legislaturesRick Hasen

Watch.

The Hulk Can’t Make Contributions to Federal Candidates But Iron Man Can

July 24, 2013, 4:48 pmcampaign finance, election law "humor"Rick Hasen

Zac Morgan and Joe Trotter investigate.

“The 2013 Running Of The Interns”

June 27, 2013, 4:42 pmelection law "humor", Supreme Court, Voting Rights ActJustin Levitt

And still another intriguing angle on the consequences of Shelby County. Perhaps it’s just me (certainly, it’s just me), but after repeatedly seeing major news sites depict the release of each opinion this week with a different picture of an… Continue reading

“Stephen Colbert on the IRS scandal (VIDEO)”

May 23, 2013, 7:29 amcampaign finance, election law "humor", tax law and election lawRick Hasen

Via WaPo.

Trevor Potter Emerges from “Mazda Scandal Booth” to Help Colbert File Application for 501c4 Status with IRS

May 21, 2013, 7:43 amcampaign finance, election law "humor", tax law and election lawRick Hasen

Really? with Seth and Amy on IRS Scandal

May 20, 2013, 10:14 amcampaign finance, election law "humor", tax law and election lawRick Hasen

Via TaxProf.

“Jon Stewart Slams Obama on IRS Scandal”

May 14, 2013, 8:01 amcampaign finance, election law "humor", tax law and election lawRick Hasen

Political Wire reports.

Will Stephen Colbert Give Equal Time to Mark Sanford Supporter Larry Flynt?

May 1, 2013, 11:18 amcampaign finance, campaigns, election law "humor"Rick Hasen

After you watch the video at Political Wire, you can imagine why he might. On Colbert’s equal time obligations while supporting his sister against Sanford, see this Slate Explainer.

The Onion Talks to “Real” People About Justice O’Connor’s Regrets Over Bush v. Gore

April 30, 2013, 9:03 pmBush v. Gore reflections, election law "humor"Rick Hasen

Here. My favorite: “She should give herself a break. I mean, who hasn’t made a mistake when adjudicating a landmark case?”

Leading Election Lawyers Issue Major Statement Declaring a Truce in The Voting Wars

April 1, 2013, 6:30 amelection law "humor", The Voting WarsRick Hasen

Attorneys representing Democrats and Republicans have issued a joint statement about the urgent need for the parties to come together to support a bipartisan package of election reform to be introduced in Congress. An excerpt: The time for demagoguery… Continue reading

Supreme Court Announces “No Cuts” Policy, Wristband Policy Modeled after Springsteen Concerts

April 1, 2013, 5:48 amelection law "humor", Supreme CourtRick Hasen

In the wake of mischief on long lines at the Supreme Court in the gay marriage cases, including people such as Rob Reiner paying up to $6,000 to other people to stand in line to hold a place for Supreme… Continue reading