Category Archives: campaigns

“When does Improper Political Activity Become a Crime?”

February 23, 2013, 6:39 pmbribery, campaign finance, campaigns, chicanery, tax law and election lawRick Hasen

Nonprofit Law Prof Blog: “When does improper campaign intervention become a crime? At the least, there has to be an instance of campaign intervention. But is that all? According to a federal information to which the defendant is set… Continue reading

“Vote fraud charges possible; Hamilton County prosecutors review 6 cases from November”

February 23, 2013, 6:07 pmcampaigns, election administration, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

The latest from Ohio.

“House Democrats Cash In With Online Fundraising Program”

February 19, 2013, 11:02 amcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

Roll Call: “In the 2010 cycle, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee raised $14.6 million online; in 2012 it took in $49.3 million — a total representing one-third of its revenue. In the previous two cycles, online donations accounted for… Continue reading

A Peek at the Race Which Will Determine Partisan Balance of Wisconsin Supreme Court

February 16, 2013, 6:58 pmcampaigns, judicial electionsRick Hasen

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel on round 1 of a two-round race: [The incumbent Justice] Roggensack has had the fundraising advantage in the race, raising more than $235,000 through early February. Fallone has raised about $80,000. Megna – who once said he planned… Continue reading

“Jesse Jackson Jr. Charged in Misuse of Campaign Money”

February 15, 2013, 5:26 pmcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

NYT: “The Justice Department filed fraud and conspiracy charges on Friday against former Representative Jesse L. Jackson Jr., saying that he used about $750,000 in campaign money for personal expenses that included a Michael Jackson fedora and cashmere capes.… Continue reading

“Can the Republicans Be Saved From Obsolescence?”

February 15, 2013, 3:35 pmcampaigns, political parties, political polarizationRick Hasen

Extensive Robert Draper NYT magazine piece.

“Judicial Elections: Who Wins and Who Loses?”

February 14, 2013, 3:19 pmcampaign finance, campaigns, judicial electionsRick Hasen

I will be joining California Supreme Court Justice Ming W. Chin and California Court of Appeals Justice Douglas P. Miller at this event for the Inns of Court in Indian Wells, California on Tuesday, February 19.

“Arizona Dark Money Group Hit With Lawsuit Over Robocalls”

February 14, 2013, 7:30 amcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

TPM reports.

“Aide: Bachmann knew of theft of home school organization’s e-mail list”

February 11, 2013, 8:28 pmcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

The Star Tribune reports.

“Bob Menendez Spent Up to 87 Percent of Wealth Paying Back Donor”

February 5, 2013, 8:51 pmcampaign finance, campaigns, chicaneryRick Hasen

Wow. A politician in financial straits is not a good thing for the politician’s constituents and the public interest. The amount of the reimbursement relative to his overall wealth also makes the Senator’s claim that his failure to pay… Continue reading