“Many 2016 candidates don’t disclose bundlers”
Fredreka Schouten for USA Today.
Category Archives: campaigns
“Why I Ran for President”
Lessig at The New Yorker.
“Inside the pro-Sanders groups taking on Clinton’s powerhouse allies”
Matea Gold for WaPo:
While she has powerhouse allies such as Planned Parenthood, the National Education Association and two big-money super PACs on her side, the pro-Sanders effort is being driven by a combination of self-directed activists and liberal… Continue reading
“Zephyr Teachout Says She’s Running for Congress”
NY Observer:
Zephyr Teachout, a Fordham University law professor and former gubernatorial candidate, announced this afternoon she is running for Congress in the Hudson Valley.
Ms. Teachout, who rose to prominence after she unsuccessfully challenged Gov. Andrew Cuomo in… Continue reading
The Open Mind Talks to Heads of Commission on Presidential Debates
“Ted Cruz is Fit for Office, At Least Under the Constitution”
I have written this oped for the National Law Journal. It begins:
t is easy for liberals to latch onto the Donald Trump-fueled theory that Sen. Ted Cruz is ineligible to be president because he is not a “natural born”… Continue reading
“Ben & Jerry’s founder unveils new ‘Bernie’s Yearning’ ice cream flavor”
Politico:
Supporters of Bernie Sanders could soon sample the sweet taste of victory, not only in Iowa and New Hampshire, but also from a pint from one of Vermont’s most famous ice-cream makers, the co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s.… Continue reading
“Some Republican candidates spend big on ads, with little to show for it”
LA Times:
In this strange primary season, there is little relationship between money spent on ads and poll numbers for candidates, at least on the Republican side. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and Sen. Marco Rubio, the top two… Continue reading
“Before Rise as Outsider, Ted Cruz Played Inside Role in 2000 Recount”
NYT:
Mr. Cruz, now a Texas senator and a leading contender for the Republican presidential nomination, rarely invokes the 2000 race and recount. He has largely disavowed the comparatively moderate Bush wing of theRepublican Party in pursuit… Continue reading
“A strong independent presidential candidate would be a nightmare”
Must-read @NormOrnstein in WaPo:
One of the most enduring themes in U.S. presidential politics is the fantasy of a knight in shining armor emerging to vanquish pretenders on both sides and lead the country to a world free from polarization,… Continue reading
“Bloomberg, Sensing an Opening, Revisits a Potential White House Run”
NYT:
Michael R. Bloomberg has instructed advisers to draw up plans for a potential independent campaign in this year’s presidential race. His advisers and associates said he was galled by Donald J. Trump’s dominance of the Republican field, and… Continue reading
“Campaign Donations Reflect the Sharp Split in Congress Among Republicans”
Pro Publica:
The analysis shows that the Republican leadership, including Speaker Paul Ryan and Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, raises money from a vastly different set of political action committees than members further to the right. In fact, the donor… Continue reading
“As Jeb Bush Struggles, Some Allies Blame His ‘Super PAC’”
“How to End Super PACs, Once and for All: This proposal for Super PAC ‘insurance’ could work by deterring third-party spending.”
Read this Nick Warshaw blog post, and if you want more info, check out the law review article.