Category Archives: campaigns
“APS Dark Money Man Kirk Adams Named Gov-Elect Ducey’s Chief of Staff”
Arizona’s Politics:
After an election campaign marked by the surreptitious dark money bankrolling by Arizona’s largest utility – Arizona Public Service (“APS”), you might be surprised to see Gov.-Elect Doug Ducey name one of APS’ dark money managers as… Continue reading
Must-Read: “Lear Jet Justice in West Virginia? A ‘Circus Masquerading as a Court'”
Brian Ross and Matt Mosk for ABC News:
As a $90 million jury verdict was wending its way to the West Virginia Supreme Court, the lawyer handling the nursing home abuse case did more than prepare appellate briefs and ready… Continue reading
“Florida Democrats want to change an election law they created to help them win again”
“A Facebook Change Makes It Harder for Political Campaigns to See Your Friends”
Ballot Order Effect in Top Two Race in CA Assembly District?
How is a political novice poised to win against an incumbent in CA’s 39th assembly district? KPCC considers a number of intriguing theories, including this one:
Did ballot order make a difference?
There is another twist to this race, said… Continue reading
“California campaign spending boosts business-friendly Democrats”
“Judicial elections getting more political with new campaign spending”
Front-page LAT report.
Supreme Court Sets Jan. 20 Oral Argument Date in Williams-Yulee Judicial Campaign Solicitation Case
“Florida House rejects Tampa’s District 64 election results; special vote to come”
“Decision Upholds Candidate’s Free Speech Rights”
ACLU of Indiana press release: “Political parties in Marion County cannot prevent the free speech activities of candidates they do not back for election, and county officials cannot enforce an unconstitutional law used to impede such speech, a federal judge… Continue reading