“How Larry Lessig’s presidential campaign changed the campaign reform agenda”
Mark Schmitt for Vox.
Category Archives: campaigns
“Donald Trump Weighing Whether to Sign Pledge to Back Republicans’ Eventual Nominee”
“Has Lessig Lost It? The Marriage of Larry and the Donald”
Steven Rosenfeld at Alternet:
Given the arc of Lessig’s activism, it’s not surprising that an individual who is driven to address one of the fundamental flaws in American politics is willing to embrace one of America’s most divisive politicans because… Continue reading
Tom Mann Pulls No Punches in Attacking @Lessig Candidacy
Election 2016: Dumbing Down American Politics: Lawrence Lessig and the Presidency:
The hubris of the Harvard Professor is breathtaking. In virtually every respect, his strategy is absurd. Lessig’s political reform agenda is stymied by Republicans, not Democrats. Why not direct… Continue reading
“Parties Play Politics With FEC Complaints”
Roll Call:
But the recent complaints could signal a shift from how the parties have approached complaints in the past.
“A general truce was in place for a number of years as both parties realized it wasn’t in their interest,”… Continue reading
“Trump Hates Lobbyists—Except the Ones Running His Super PAC”
“Trump Telling GOP Brass He Will Forgo A Third-Party Run: Sources”
“Trump’s deadline to rule out a third-party bid: Sept. 30”
CNN:
Donald Trump must rule out a third-party bid before October if he wants to compete in South Carolina’s Republican primary, a crucial test in the nominating contest.
Trump has repeatedly refused to rule out a third-party candidacy, noting… Continue reading
What Did Bob Bauer Discuss with Joe Biden?
Politico Playbook quotes from a Glenn Thrush article as follows:
To the annoyance of the Clinton campaign, Biden’s allies have strategically leaked his modest, noncommittal doings to the media, which have given otherwise ho-hum confabs with Elizabeth Warren and President… Continue reading
“Three Cheers for Citizens United!”
Jack Shafer writes for Politico.
“Mega-donors extend ‘shelf life’ of struggling 2016 hopefuls”
“State Contractors Aid Governors’ Campaigns”
WSJ:
Campaigns and super PACs supporting four Republican governors running for president raised at least $2.5 million in legal donations from companies with state contracts or taxpayer subsidies, illustrating potential conflicts of interest that may emerge when candidates exit the… Continue reading
“Bernie Sanders’s Success in Attracting Small Donors Tests Importance of ‘Super PACs’”
NYT (which still puts “Super PACs” in quotes):
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“DC Circuit Spurns GOP Challenge to SEC Pay-to-Play Rule”
Brian Svoboda:
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit today left standing the Securities and Exchange Commission’s “pay-to-play” rule, which bars investment advisers from providing paid services to state and local governments when making… Continue reading