Union Strategically Backs Republican in Silicon Valley House Race May 30, 2014, 1:39 pmcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen Carla Marinucci on the interesting tactics.
“Betting on a Brand When Politics Is the Family Business” May 30, 2014, 7:24 amcampaignsRick Hasen Fascinating John Harwood analysis.
All California Secretary of State Candidates Except Alex Padilla Respond to Election Reform Survey May 27, 2014, 8:06 pmcampaigns, election administrationRick Hasen And the answers are fascinating!
Just How Liberal is Henry Waxman’s District? May 25, 2014, 12:10 pmcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen The libertarian in the race supports campaign spending limits and public financing.
“The REAL House of Cards: Political Campaigns and TV Ads” May 23, 2014, 1:20 pmcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen Nicco Mele provocative post.
“Michigan SOS: Conyers will remain off Aug. 5 ballot” May 23, 2014, 10:14 amcampaigns, petition signature gatheringRick Hasen 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” May 22, 2014, 9:22 pmcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen David Sirota writes.
“Secretary of state campaign takes on a higher profile” May 21, 2014, 7:50 pmcampaigns, election administrationRick Hasen 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” May 21, 2014, 1:32 pmcampaigns, lobbyingRick Hasen WaPo reports.
“Hillary Clinton’s Speaking Circuit Payday: $5 Million (And Counting)” May 21, 2014, 7:40 amcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen Andy Kroll reports for Mother Jones.
“N.J. ELEC Allows Christie Campaign to Fund Subpoena Response, Prompting Uncertainty and Structural Questions” May 20, 2014, 2:00 pmcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen Kevin Miller has written this commentary for the Rutgers Law Review.
“How much longer will Organizing For Action survive?” May 20, 2014, 9:57 amcampaign finance, campaigns, tax law and election lawRick Hasen The Fix reports.
“Early Voting Shapes Scandal in Oregon Senate Race” May 20, 2014, 9:33 amcampaigns, votingRick Hasen Frank Wilkinson for Bloomberg View.
“Chilling Election Message to Tea Party Is Business Goal” May 19, 2014, 7:15 amcampaign finance, campaigns, political parties, political polarizationRick Hasen Bloomberg on the Chamber’s campaign strategy.