“Feinstein Estimates Embezzlement Loss at $4.7M”
The big unanswered question: what did Durkee do with all that money? She certainly didn’t appear to lead a lavish lifestyle.
Category Archives: campaigns
“Vincent Gray campaign under vigorous federal scrutiny”
This is one to watch, and the question will be how this differs from legal, but unsavory, business as usual.
“Dem groups can’t quit Durkee”
Politico reports.
Romney as a Solid Second Choice
Yesterday I tweeted the question whether pollsters ever use ranked choice voting to see if someone like Mitt Romney is likely to do well if he is a strong second choice candidate of many voters. In response, Rob Richie… Continue reading
Indiana Court of Appeals Reverses Ruling Which Voided Election Based Upon a Candidate’s Illegal Electioneering
“Did Perry Even Qualify for Tonight’s Debate?”
Hmmm.
“Pearce recall: Arizona high court declines to block Cortes hearing”
“Roots of ‘Ballot Security’: Dead Voters, Party Fears and Shadowy Tactics”
Interesting NYT piece connected to Bloomberg consultant trial.
“Shading the truth in campaigns? Signature battle on pension initiative filled with accusations”
“Zoeller appeals federal court ruling allowing out-of-state political robo-calls”
See this press release.
Arizona Trial Court Rejects Challenge to Cortes Candidacy in Russell Pearce Recall Case
Following up on this post, a superior court in Arizona has rejected the argument to remove a candidate from the ballot on grounds she was a sham candidate. A snippet:
The court assumes that candidates have run for office… Continue reading
“Retirement adds uncertainty to Juvenile Court race”
This article notes that the Williams-Hunter dispute raising important Bush v. Gore issues is not over.
“Ethics agency proposes training to prevent political funds fraud”
Durkee fallout in CA.
“Ind. Decisions – Bad news for those who still answer their landlines and cells”
Indiana Law Blog: “Federal Judge William T. Lawrence has issued a permanent injunction this afternoon against the enforcement of Indiana’s Automated Dialing Machine Statute (“IADMS”), Ind. Code 24-5-14 with regard to interstate calls made to express political messages.” Link… Continue reading