Category Archives: campaigns
“Federal officials struggle to drag political ad rules into the internet age”
CPI:
The American social media platforms Russian entities used to influence the 2016 presidential election are essentially attempting to regulate themselves, fearing a repeat during the 2018 midterms.
Meanwhile, the federal government agency tasked with protecting U.S. elections from … Continue reading
“Inside Facebook and Twitter’s secret meetings with Trump aides and conservative leaders who say tech is biased”
Texas: “Democratic runoff winner: Voter fraud lawsuit is ‘pound of revenge’ in race for Joe Barton’s seat”
Star-Telegram:
Democrat Jana Lynne Sanchez wants an Ellis County court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging her 717-vote primary runoff win for the 6th Congressional District over Ruby Woolridge.
She filed court records saying the lawsuit filed by Woolridge — which… Continue reading
“Democrats Plan New Effort to Target Minority Voters”
NYT:
The Democratic National Committee is undertaking an expansive, multimillion dollar strategic plan to motivate voters who typically sit out midterm elections, with a particular focus on engaging nonwhite communities through new investments in local organizing and a six-figure advertising… Continue reading
“National Enquirer sent stories about Trump to his attorney Michael Cohen before publication, people familiar with the practice say”
WaPo:
During the presidential campaign, National Enquirer executives sent digital copies of the tabloid’s articles and cover images related to Donald Trump and his political opponents to Trump’s attorney Michael Cohen in advance of publication, according to three people with… Continue reading
Breaking: FEC Refuses to Act on Complaint Donald Trump Used Campaign Resources for Personal Use
Statement from dissenting FEC Commissioner Weintraub:
Trump hotels, Trump steaks, Trump water, Trump golf courses, Trump wine. The Complaint in this matter cites to an unprecedented catalog of candidate-branded products and properties used along the 2016 campaign trail. According to… Continue reading
“Why the I.R.S. Should Go After Trump”
Philip Hackney NYT oped:
The New York State attorney general yesterday filed a lawsuit against the Donald J. Trump Foundation and its directors, accusing the charity and the Trump family of violating campaign finance laws, self-dealing and illegal coordination with… Continue reading
“The Curious Campaign Role of Donald Trump’s Foundation”
“The Supreme Court Made a Good Decision on Election Law; In praise of the ruling in Minnesota Voters Alliance v. Mansky.”
I have written this piece for Slate. It begins:
Not every Supreme Court decision about elections is a disaster, and the ruling in Minnesota Voters Alliance v. Mansky striking down Minnesota’s very broad ban on wearing political apparel in polling… Continue reading
Breaking: Supreme Court on 7-2 Vote Holds Minnesota’s Ban on Political Apparel at the Polling Place Unconstitutionally Overbroad
You can read the majority opinion by Chief Justice Roberts (with a dissent from Sotomayor, joined by Breyer) at this link.
[My analysis to come.]
“Web of elite Russians met with NRA execs during 2016 campaign”
McClatchy reports:
Several prominent Russians, some in President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle or high in the Russian Orthodox Church, now have been identified as having contact with National Rifle Association officials during the 2016 U.S. election campaign, according to photographs… Continue reading
“Trump learns to love megadonors”
Miss.: “Campaigning on your dime? Complaint over Hosemann stickers raises long-running issue”
Clarion Ledger:
Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Jay Hughes is questioning whether Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann is promoting himself, rather than voting, with stickers being handed out at polls during Tuesday’s primaries.
Hosemann is considered a likely Republican candidate for… Continue reading