Category Archives: campaigns
Union Strategically Backs Republican in Silicon Valley House Race
Carla Marinucci on the interesting tactics.
“Betting on a Brand When Politics Is the Family Business”
Fascinating John Harwood analysis.
All California Secretary of State Candidates Except Alex Padilla Respond to Election Reform Survey
And the answers are fascinating!
Just How Liberal is Henry Waxman’s District?
The libertarian in the race supports campaign spending limits and public financing.
“The REAL House of Cards: Political Campaigns and TV Ads”
“Michigan SOS: Conyers will remain off Aug. 5 ballot”
Detroit News reports. But we are awaiting a ruling today from a U.S. District court in the federal lawsuit.
“EXCLUSIVE: We name the political donors whose firms got $14bn of pension cash from New Jersey”
“Secretary of state campaign takes on a higher profile”
AP: “SACRAMENTO — A string of legal cases against lawmakers that include two Democrats facing political corruption charges has magnified the usually quiet race for the office overseeing California elections and campaign fundraising.”
“Lobbyists find mixed reception running for office, but a few have won elections”
“Hillary Clinton’s Speaking Circuit Payday: $5 Million (And Counting)”
Andy Kroll reports for Mother Jones.
“N.J. ELEC Allows Christie Campaign to Fund Subpoena Response, Prompting Uncertainty and Structural Questions”
Kevin Miller has written this commentary for the Rutgers Law Review.
“How much longer will Organizing For Action survive?”
“Early Voting Shapes Scandal in Oregon Senate Race”
Frank Wilkinson for Bloomberg View.