Category Archives: campaigns
“Write-in Vote for President?”
Jerry Goldfeder for Law.com.
“FBI examining fake documents targeting Clinton campaign: sources”
Reuters:
The FBI and U.S. intelligence agencies are examining faked documents aimed at discrediting the Hillary Clinton campaign as part of a broader investigation into what U.S. officials believe has been an attempt by Russia to disrupt the presidential election,… Continue reading
“If he loses, Trump will continue spreading destruction and mayhem. This chart shows how.”
Greg Sargent for The Plum Line.
“These Officials Help Write Ballot Questions. Companies Write Them Checks.”
NYT:
Big-money corporate lobbying has reached into one of the most obscure corners of state government: the offices of secretaries of state, the people charged with running elections impartially.
The targeting of secretaries of state with campaign donations, corporate-funded weekend… Continue reading
Another Dry Run for U.S. Election Day? “Massive cyber-attack grinds Liberia’s internet to a halt”
The Guardian:
The entire internet infrastructure of the African nation of Liberia has been brought to a grinding halt after it was targeted by hackers using the same weapon that caused the largest cyber-attack in history just two weeks ago.… Continue reading
“Exclusive: U.S. Intel Preparing for Possible Election Day Cyberattacks”
NBC News video:
U.S. Homeland Security, military and intelligence officials tell NBC News that the U.S. government is gearing up for an unprecedented effort to protect the voting process on Election Day.
“deeply concerned.”
US officials fear Twitter, Facebook… Continue reading
Federal Court, Relying on Purcell Principle, Rejects Late Challenge to NY Ban on Ballot Selfies
“State Judicial Elections Become Political Battlegrounds”
“Sneaky Ads on Twitter Tell Voters to Text Votes for Hillary Clinton; A Digital Form of Voter Suppression?”
Jeff John Roberts for Fortune.
“Presidential Election: Trump Hits $100 Million in Small Donations in October, Team Says”
“Can You Take a Voting Selfie? States Wage Legal Battles Days Before Election”
NC GOP Says LGBT Forum Sponsored by Charlotte Observer Newspaper Is Unreported Independent Expenditure Supporting Democratic Candidate for Governor
CA Ban on Ballot Selfies Stands This Election as Judge Denies TRO
Ross Todd reports the judge so ruled it is because the ACLU waited too long to file suit (and it doesn’t matter that the law changes on Jan. 1).
This is in line with the recent Sixth Circuit ruling:… Continue reading