Category Archives: campaigns

“Top Harry Reid advisers build big-money firewall to protect Senate Democrats”

September 16, 2014, 1:48 pmcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

Must-read Matea Gold in WaPo: Senate Majority PAC, fueled by billionaires and labor unions, has been the biggest-spending super PAC of the 2014 midterm contests. Together with an allied tax-exempt group, Patriot Majority, the pro-Democratic effort has poured at… Continue reading

“Justices question why Democrat Chad Taylor can’t withdraw from Senate race”

September 16, 2014, 1:09 pmcampaignsRick Hasen

Bryan Lowry reports for the Wichita Eagle.

Live Blogging #KSSEN Taylor v. Kobach: Analysis

September 16, 2014, 7:00 amcampaigns, statutory interpretationRick Hasen

Oral argument in the Kansas Supreme Court has now completed in the case of Kobach v. Taylor, on the question whether Taylor’s name can be removed from the Kansas U.S. Senate ballot. The issue is especially important with incumbent… Continue reading

Six of Seven Montana Supreme Court Justices File Federal Brief Supporting Ban on Partisan Judicial Endorsements

September 15, 2014, 7:56 pmcampaigns, judicial elections, political partiesRick Hasen

Howard has the brief and a related news story.

“Kansas Supreme Court hears Chad Taylor lawsuit Tuesday”

September 15, 2014, 6:59 pmballot access, campaigns, statutory interpretationRick Hasen

Wichita Eagle oral argument preview.

My Analysis of New #KSSEN Filings in Taylor v. Kobach

September 15, 2014, 11:52 amcampaigns, election administration, statutory interpretationRick Hasen

The Kansas Supreme Court has now posted additional filings in the Taylor v. Kobach case. Here are a few observations about the new filings. 1. One of the questions is what Bradley Bryant of Kansas Secretary of State’s office told… Continue reading

#KSSEN Oral Argument to Be Webcast Live, Sept. 16 at 9 am Kansas Time

September 15, 2014, 10:24 amballot access, campaignsRick Hasen

Press release The Kansas Supreme Court has helpfully created a page posted all of the documents in Taylor v. Kobach.

Even with Potential GOP Sweep in Ohio State Offices, Supreme Court Race Could Change from R to D

September 15, 2014, 9:59 amcampaigns, judicial electionsRick Hasen

Columbus Dispatch: But Republican Supreme Court Justice Judith L. French is losing by 6 points to Cleveland Judge John P. O’Donnell, with more than half the voters undecided. Judicial candidates do not have party labels attached to their names… Continue reading

Voter ID Affidavit Ballot Not Decisive in MS Race: Candidates Draw Straws

September 15, 2014, 7:18 amcampaigns, election administrationRick Hasen

See here.

“Bill Maher announced he’s targeting Rep. John Kline. He picked the wrong guy.”

September 14, 2014, 4:38 pmcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

Aaron Blake: Comedian Bill Maher announced Friday night that he will personally target Republican Rep. John Kline (Minn.) for defeat in the November election — the culmination of his longstanding “Flip a District” contest in which the HBO host … Continue reading

“Mary Landrieu internal investigation finds $33,700 in improperly charged flights”

September 12, 2014, 1:50 pmcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

NOLA.com: “Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu on Friday released the findings of an internal investigation into her travel that found more than $33,700 in campaign flights were charged to her Senate account. The report found 136 campaign functions were conducted during… Continue reading

“Meet the art teacher who may keep Chad Taylor’s name on the Kansas ballot”

September 11, 2014, 8:46 pmballot access, campaignsRick Hasen

Derek the Muller blogs.

“Kansas Supreme Court will hear Chad Taylor v. Kris Kobach on Senate ballot issue”

September 11, 2014, 8:14 pmballot access, campaignsRick Hasen

The Wichita Eagle reports.

Looks Like Eugene Volokh Agrees With Me on Weaknesses of Susan B. Anthony Opinion

September 11, 2014, 8:07 pmcampaignsRick Hasen

See here. (My earlier analysis.) Still, I wonder if the state of Ohio will appeal, especially since the AG DeWine filed an amicus brief against the constitutionality of the state’s law. Plain Dealer: “DeWine spokesman Dan Tierney said… Continue reading