Category Archives: campaigns

Read the Entire, Eye-Opening Rick Berman Speech on Undisclosed Money to Influence Public Opinion

October 31, 2014, 9:42 amcampaigns, lobbyingRick Hasen

Following up on this quote of the day, the NYT has posted it here. There is lots in here that didn’t get in Eric Lipton’s excellent story, including how Berman demonized the Humane Society.

“Democratic Donors Prepare for Disappointment”

October 31, 2014, 8:08 amcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

Ken Vogel writes for Politico.

“State Attorney General Candidates Cite Concerns Over Political Donations”

October 31, 2014, 7:56 amcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

NYT reports.

“Campaigning to Extend, Or End, One Party Rule”

October 31, 2014, 7:55 amcampaigns, political partiesRick Hasen

NYT reports.

“They’re Not Allowed to Talk. But Candidates and PACs Are Brazenly Communicating All the Time.”

October 31, 2014, 7:23 amcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

Key National Journal piece: The Tillis memo shows just how brazen politicians and their allies have become. What started as vaguely outlining ad buys through the media and posting minutes-long “B-roll” footage of a candidate on their website has entered… Continue reading

“Alaskans Furious Over ‘Vote-Shaming’ Letters Sent By Super PAC”

October 31, 2014, 7:11 amcampaignsRick Hasen

AP reports.

Read the Petition to South Carolina Supreme Court to Keep Election Going in House Speaker’s District

October 30, 2014, 2:41 pmcampaigns, election administrationRick Hasen

The South Carolina state election commission had put the election on hold. Here is the Petition.

Must-Read Quote of the Day: Dark Money Edition

October 30, 2014, 2:12 pmcampaign finance, campaigns, chicaneryRick Hasen

““People always ask me one question all the time: ‘How do I know that I won’t be found out as a supporter of what you’re doing?’…We run all of this stuff through nonprofit organizations that are insulated from having to… Continue reading

Fight in South Carolina Over Replacing Resigning House Speaker on Ballot

October 30, 2014, 7:21 amcampaignsRick Hasen

See here and here.

“Keep On Drillin’? Santa Barbara Prepares To Vote On Oil Future”

October 30, 2014, 7:14 amcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

NPR’s Kirk Siegler on big money being spent on a local ballot measure.

“Beth White Hoist on Her Own Petard”

October 30, 2014, 7:06 amcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

Robbin Stewart. More here.

“Sandra Fluke’s Election Bid Opposed By One Big-Spending Businessman”

October 30, 2014, 6:58 amcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

Paul Blumenthal reports for HuffPo.

“Southern Democrats, Courting Black Voters, Focus Senate Campaigns on Racial Scars”

October 29, 2014, 8:35 pmcampaignsRick Hasen

NYT reports.

“Secretary of State candidate violates election law”

October 29, 2014, 8:29 pmcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

Indiana Daily Student: Secretary of State candidate Beth White and current Marion County clerk will be facing penalties after the midterm election on Nov. 4. The Democratic challenger to incumbent Connie Lawson was outed by the Indiana Republican Party… Continue reading