Category Archives: campaigns
“For Democrats, politicians in handcuffs point to image problems”
“Proposal to fact-check campaign claims in Maine hits resistance”
Kennebec Journal: “Gov. LePage wants reviews to deter false statements, but the ACLU of Maine says his idea is unconstitutional, and that making a government agency the ‘truth police’ is a bigger threat to democracy.”
On the constitutional question,… Continue reading
“AG’s office argues against boss in court case”
Dayton Daily News:
Ohio Solicitor Eric Murphy Wednesday urged the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a lower court ruling that two independent organizations from Cincinnati failed to show they have been harmed by a state election law that prohibits… Continue reading
CA Congressional Candidate Vows He Won’t Take Money from Corporations
Which he can’t do anyway! Watch.
“Volunteering Professional Services: An In-Kind Contribution or Not?”
This item appears at the City Ethics blog.
“Kentucky Senate passes bill to let Rand Paul run for re-election and president in 2016”
“Cincinnati case garners attention before SCOTUS hearing”
USA Today on Susan B. Anthony case.
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s B-Roll Meant for Super PAC Ads Gets Internet #McConnelling Mockery
National Journal explains.
WaPo curates. I can’t decide if I like it better with the Senator on “Full House” or against “Pretty Fly for a White Guy.”
UPDATE: #McConnelling jumps the shark–er–goat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWQKWv772Hw … via @AshleyRParker http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/17/us/politics/mcconnelling-video-turns-senator-into-a-silent-comedy-star.html?ref=politics&_r=0 …
“As viewing habits change, political campaigns must change their habits, as well”
“Utah Officials Call on Feds to Investigate Senators Reid, Lee”
“How Republican groups found their mojo in Florida’s special election”
“Wanted by Ecuador, 2 Brothers Make Mark in U.S. Campaigns”
“Truthiness in High Court”
Tony Mauro on the Cato brief in the Susan B. Anthony case.