Category Archives: campaigns

“In Nevada, ‘None’ a Fearsome Foe for the GOP”

July 17, 2012, 8:05 amcampaignsRick Hasen

National Journal: “President Obama and GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney must face down a dubious and slippery opponent in Nevada this November. The mystery foe cannot be tamed with television ads and never breaks a campaign pledge. Its name… Continue reading

“Dark money in the 2012 elections (so far)”

July 16, 2012, 8:23 amcampaign finance, campaigns, tax law and election lawRick Hasen

Sunlight: “As the Senate this week takes up the DISCLOSE Act, a bill that Sunlight and other open government groups are supporting, it’s worth enumerating the reasons why. Let’s start with $115 million. Call it a very conservative estimate… Continue reading

“All Politics is National”

July 15, 2012, 7:47 pmcampaigns, political parties, primariesRick Hasen

David Schleicher has written this piece for The Atlantic. A taste: “Elmendorf and I have come up with a few ideas. Ballots could designate which party is in control of the state legislature, allowing voters to more easily decide based… Continue reading

“NRSC to Nevada SOS: What happens if Berkley withdraws from the U.S. Senate race?”

July 11, 2012, 11:42 amcampaignsRick Hasen

Jon Ralston reports.

“Judge’s decision points Gov. Brown’s tax initiative toward top spot”

July 9, 2012, 11:58 amcampaigns, direct democracyRick Hasen

LA Times: “A Sacramento Superior Court judge Monday dismissed a challenge from initiative proponent Molly Munger, who had sought to ensure her tax measure appeared before one backed by Gov. Jerry Brown on the November ballot. Judge Michael Kenny… Continue reading

“Many lawmakers not mentioning word ‘Congress’ in campaign ads”

June 21, 2012, 8:19 amcampaigns, legislation and legislaturesRick Hasen

WaPo reports.

“Supreme Court upholds traditional candidate filing procedure”

June 19, 2012, 10:20 amcampaigns, redistricting, residencyRick Hasen

STLToday: “The Missouri Supreme Court today ruled that candidates for state legislative seats in redistricting years don’t have to live in the newly-redrawn districts. In unanimous rulings, the high court said two St. Louis area candidates whose qualifications were… Continue reading

“Zoeller will continue to defend state’s ban on robo-calls if U.S. Supreme Court considers case”

June 18, 2012, 2:02 pmcampaignsRick Hasen

Press release: “An Indiana Supreme Court decision upholding the state’s Autodialer Law is now being challenged after a petition was filed with the nation’s highest court.”

“Wisconsin Autopsy: The Cognitive Dissonance polls and how Walker’s victory could actually help Obama in November”

June 12, 2012, 12:48 pmcampaigns, recall electionsRick Hasen

This item appears at the Recall Elections Blog.

“Federal judge will not stop Tuesday’s S.C. primary”

June 12, 2012, 8:36 amcampaigns, Voting Rights ActRick Hasen

The latest from South Carolina.

“Obama Sees Sharpest Drop In Donors From Western States”

June 12, 2012, 8:31 amcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

Interesting Buzzfeed report.

“Angus King makes a last stand for moderation in Maine Senate race”

June 12, 2012, 7:41 amcampaigns, political polarizationRick Hasen

WaPo: ” Angus King, a popular former Maine governor and the favorite to become the state’s next U.S. senator, thinks the way to win an election in 2012 is to stake out the middle ground, crusade against partisanship… Continue reading

“Political Consultants, Media Buyers Gorge On Secret Honey Pot”

June 11, 2012, 7:29 amcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

HuffPo reports.

“Latino Growth Not Fully Felt at Voting Booth”

June 10, 2012, 8:22 pmcampaignsRick Hasen

NYT: “The nation’s rapidly growing Latino population is one of the most powerful forces working in President Obama’s favor in many of the states that will determine his contest with Mitt Romney. But Latinos are not registering or… Continue reading